
Trophies & Awards
Make It Personal
There is a difference between buying something beautiful and commissioning something that could only have been made by one artist. Hanes Hoffman has spent decades learning how copper moves, how heat brings color out of the metal, and how to capture the character of a fish, animal, or other subject with remarkable detail. His work is made by hand, one piece at a time, with no standard molds or mass-produced components. For collectors, that means owning something with the hand and eye of the artist in every detail.

The Character of Copper
Copper gives Hanes a material unlike any other. With heat and flame, he draws colors and variations from the metal itself, creating surfaces that can shift from warm and subtle to intensely vibrant. No paint is added to create those colors. The process is part of what makes each sculpture different, and part of what makes the work so compelling in person. Copper has its own presence, and in Hanes's hands it becomes sculpture.

A Treasure to Keep
Some pieces are bought to mark an accomplishment. Others celebrate a person, a favorite place, a memorable catch, or simply the pleasure of owning something truly special. A Hanes Hoffman sculpture can be a remarkable gift, but it can also be a gift to yourself. These are pieces chosen for their beauty, their meaning, and the story behind them. They are made to be displayed, enjoyed, and treasured for years, whether they become part of a collection or are given to someone who deserves something extraordinary.

Hoffman has been creating gamefish copper art for more than two decades. His sculptures are wildly vibrant, exploding with iridescent colors and vivid markings. It takes a careful hand to coax life from metal. But he’s managed to dial it in, creating trophies and elaborate wall installations that showcase entire ecosystems. Hoffman has created trophies for the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, the Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament, the Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament and many others. He offers a variety of trophies, all handcrafted and unique, from drop-down and free-standing or plaque style to single fish and whole habitats—his favorite.
— Marlin Magazine
























