Jorge Blanco the only independent Artist nominated as a Finalist in Sarasota Magazine's Best of Sarasota 2026, Public Art!

Jorge Blanco the only solo Artist nominated as a Finalist in Sarasota Magazine's Best of Sarasota 2026, Public Art! 🎉

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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.