New Public Art

Jorge Blanco's latest large-scale sculpture, Good Mood.

Good Mood, 198 x 256 x 82 inches, aluminum & powder coating

After two and a half years, sculptor Jorge Blanco's large-scale public art has finally been completed, at the luxury apartment building complex "Metropolitan," located in the City of Coral Springs, Broward County, Florida. This work was commissioned by Ascend Developers of Boca Raton. This commission is an example of how private and public entities work together with artists from our communities. "Good Mood" is located adjacent to Ramblewood Drive so it can be viewed from the road.

Jorge Blanco's art at the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open

Sculptor Jorge Blanco designed the trophy for the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open!

Blanco is represented by Andrew Ford Fine Art who was one of the sponsors for this prestigious event. Click here to read Cliff Roles article published by Sarasota Magazine

The winner Daniel Altmaier from Germany

"Elizabeth Moore, the City of Sarasota and many others are keeping Nick Bollettieri’s tennis legacy alive through the Sarasota Open. I expect the open to continue to grow. While we may not ever achieve the high status of a Wimbledon or a Monte Carlo, our tournament provides an intimate encounter with professional tennis that no other one offers." Cliff Roles, Sarasota Magazine

Jorge Blanco & Elizabeth Moore

Bold Strokes

ARTIST JORGE BLANCO’S SCULPTURES CAPTURE THE DELIGHT HE FINDS IN LIFE’S SIMPLE PLEASURES.

WRITTEN BY KELLY VELOCCI JOLLIFFE

@luxemagazine @kelly.velocci.

Whether soaring 20 feet above a bustling city street or punctuating a serene park, Jorge Blanco’s vibrant, aluminum sculptures are instantly recognizable. The playful silhouettes—depicting everything from human forms in motion to fruit and abstract shapes—are his vehicle for spreading joy. “Art is communication and feeling,” says the Sarasota-based artist, whose practiced sculpture for nearly 50 years. “I always have the same intention in my work: communicate happiness, energy and enthusiasm.”

Blanco’s penchant for art began in his native Venezuela. As a child, he discovered Auguste Herbin’s colorful and geometric paintings, which had a profound impact on his work. While Blanco’s early sculptures portrayed darker subjects, his artistic language shifted to express a more positive point of view upon meeting his wife, Elena, in 1984. “The world has two sides,” Blanco explains. “One is sad, scary and painful, whereas the other is about beauty, smiling and comfort. I choose to focus on the latter because it is encouraging.”

Bold primary hues or bright white coloring are hallmarks of his work, which include 30 permanent public sculptures, in addition to private commissions, throughout the U.S. and abroad. His pieces directly reflect the inspiration he finds in day-to-day life, whether that be sports or the color of a piece of fruit. Before embarking on a new sculpture, Blanco closely surveys the site where the work will live, observing shadows cast by the sun, wind conditions, vegetation and surrounding architecture. Each design originates as a humble paper sketch, evolving into a model and then a technical drawing before reaching its final machine-cut, powder-coated form. “It’s important to me that people smile when they see my work,” Blanco muses. “It is a gift that encourages me to continue working.” LUXESOURCE.

Photo: Elena Hernandez-Ron