3M Unveils ‘Shimmering Victory’ Art Honoring 2024 Open Champion Jhonattan Vegas
Blending creative artistry with a celebration of athletic excellence, 3M introduced “Shimmering Victory”—a striking installation dedicated to the 2024 3M Open champion, Jhonattan Vegas.
The piece, crafted by acclaimed Minnesota artist Jimmy Longoria, merges sports and art in a visually dynamic way, embodying the spirit of Vegas’s win. Known for his bold approach and community-focused projects, Longoria constructed the work entirely from repurposed 3M materials, such as 3M FASARA Glass Finishes, 3M Dichroic Glass Finishes, and 3M Scotchlite Reflective Film. The result is a vibrant silhouette that shifts in color and sparkle as the viewer moves, symbolizing the energy, motion, and brilliance of Vegas’s victory.
Vegas, the talented golfer from Venezuela, claimed the 2024 3M Open title with an outstanding performance, further cementing his reputation on the PGA Tour and reaching a major milestone in his career. “Shimmering Victory” serves as a vivid tribute to his achievement and the inspiration he brings both within and beyond the sport.
“The magic of this work is its ever-changing color, which alters depending on the angle—made possible by the versatility of the 3M materials,” Longoria explained. “It’s a celebration of perspective, brought to life through innovative design.”
In addition to his artistic accomplishments, Longoria founded Mentoring Peace Through Art, a program dedicated to harnessing creativity as a force for connection and community growth. His works have earned a place in prestigious collections nationwide, including those of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
The piece, crafted by acclaimed Minnesota artist Jimmy Longoria, merges sports and art in a visually dynamic way, embodying the spirit of Vegas’s win. Known for his bold approach and community-focused projects, Longoria constructed the work entirely from repurposed 3M materials, such as 3M FASARA Glass Finishes, 3M Dichroic Glass Finishes, and 3M Scotchlite Reflective Film. The result is a vibrant silhouette that shifts in color and sparkle as the viewer moves, symbolizing the energy, motion, and brilliance of Vegas’s victory.
Vegas, the talented golfer from Venezuela, claimed the 2024 3M Open title with an outstanding performance, further cementing his reputation on the PGA Tour and reaching a major milestone in his career. “Shimmering Victory” serves as a vivid tribute to his achievement and the inspiration he brings both within and beyond the sport.
“The magic of this work is its ever-changing color, which alters depending on the angle—made possible by the versatility of the 3M materials,” Longoria explained. “It’s a celebration of perspective, brought to life through innovative design.”
In addition to his artistic accomplishments, Longoria founded Mentoring Peace Through Art, a program dedicated to harnessing creativity as a force for connection and community growth. His works have earned a place in prestigious collections nationwide, including those of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
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