1. In Germany, the artist's second home, his art work has been recognised, since the prestigious Ernst Barlach Museum at Ratzeburg granted a permanent exhibition room to Jorge Rando oeuvres, making him the first living Spanish painter to receive such an honour.
Jorge Rando settled in Cologne, where he played a key role in the economic and cultural rebirth of the city after the Second World War.
Jorge Rando uses neo-expressionism to merge human understanding and empathy in a world of indifference.
The cycles: painting motives Jorge Rando's work is organized by common motives called "cycles," Throughout the years, the artist has portrayed common themes in his paintings and sculptures, returning to them as the years go by.
The common motives portrayed in Jorge Rando's paintings, evoke a strong humanistic vision, a profound sensibility for the suffering of others, spirituality as well as deep love for all living things.
For example, Jimenez wrote: Jorge Rando's artworks shook our consciousness with these socially concerned paintings; motivating the spectator to look to their inner self and to reflect in their own emotions.
Jorge Rando has received several prizes and awards along his fruitful carrier.
In 2017, Jorge Rando was invited to participate in one of the most important events in Germany: "Reformations Jubilaums," a 500 years celebration of the Reform movement.
Jorge Rando is the first Spanish painter to receive this award, which is only given to select artist that have made worldwide contributions to art.
In 2014, the Jorge Rando Museum was opened, where his artwork is collected and preserved.
In 2011, Jorge Rando was awarded the Persefone Media Club Award to the Arts, as best Painter of the year.
Jorge Rando designed the statue to be presented to the winners of the Spanish Cinema Festival.
In 2010, Jorge Rando designed the sculpture for the winners of the SIGNIS Film Circuit.
In 2007, Jorge Rando was awarded the Plastic Arts Award in Madrid.
Jorge Rando received the prize from the Antiquaria Foundation for his contributions to Spanish Expressionism.
In 2007, the book on Jorge Rando's paintings written by art critic, Carmen Pallares, entitled More Light, won the prestigious Unesco Art Book of the Year in Paris.