Unauthorized copy of "In the Swim"

Art Theft Alert: Unauthorized Copy of Jorge Blanco’s “In the Swim”

Unauthorized copy of "In the Swim" photo: D. Salazar

Renowned sculptor Jorge Blanco’s vibrant public artwork “In the Swim” (2005, painted aluminum, installed at Marina Plaza in Fort Pierce, Florida) brings joy and energy to the community with its dynamic, uplifting design.

Unfortunately, a smaller-scale version of this sculpture has been copied and sold to a private buyer in Seattle WA without the artist’s authorization or involvement. This unauthorized reproduction undermines the rights of creators and the integrity of public art.

Artists like Jorge Blanco pour their vision, skill, and passion into original works to share with the world. Respect for intellectual property protects that creativity!

If you see suspicious copies or have information about unauthorized sales of Jorge Blanco’s sculptures, please reach out. Support legitimate artists and their studios.

#JorgeBlanco #JorgeBlancoArt #jorgeblancosculpture #InTheSwim #ProtectArtistsRights #PublicArt #ArtTheft #IntellectualProperty

Jorge created the special trophies for the 2026 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open.

The Sarasota Open champions proudly display their trophies while posing with event organizers and supporters, celebrating their triumph on a sunny day at the tennis tournament.

Jorge Blanco and the semi final winners Stephan Dostanic, USA & Andy Andrade, Ecuador

"I am delighted to announce that my sculpture, titled “Tennis Player,” was again selected as the official special trophy for the winners of the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open!

This dynamic piece is entirely my creation—meticulously designed and hand-assembled in my very own Sarasota studio. Bringing it to life as a lasting award has been an immense labor of love.

I am particularly grateful for the remarkable partnership with the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open and Andrew Ford Fine Art, who have played a pivotal role in transforming this vision into a beautiful reality. It is an honor to celebrate the champions of this prestigious tournament with a sculpture that beautifully encapsulates the grace, power, and spirit of the game." Jorge Blanco

Yibing Wu from China, captured the title in a thrilling and hard-fought men's final at the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open. The distinctive trophies, sculpted by artist Jorge Blanco, were presented by tournament title sponsor Elizabeth Moore and the artist himself.

Jorge Blanco's sculpture "El Camarada" (Thinker Series) in Spain

Jorge Blanco's work "El Camarada" (Thinker Series). Photo courtesy of the collector.

Jorge Blanco's "El Camarada" sculpture from his Thinker series, originally commissioned and installed in La Barra, Uruguay in 2010, has been relocated multiple times. Its owner first moved it to their home in Miami, and now to their new property in Spain. The collector restored an old farm, integrating the sculpture into the property's design, where it was recently installed.