REP LIEU ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF CA-33 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
WASHINGTON - On Saturday, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) hosted his congressional district's seventh-annual reception for the Congressional Art Competition virtually. Students from 23 different high schools submitted 129 pieces of art for this year's competition. These submissions included 30 photographs, 38 paintings, 25 drawings, 16 mixed-media pieces, and 20 other pieces that included computer-generated art. The winner, Harry Fang from Chadwick School, submitted a piece called My Renaissance.
The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students who either reside in or attend school in California's 33rd District. The first-place winner's art will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol along with winners from Congressional districts across the country. The winner will receive a trip to Washington D.C. in June to be recognized at an awards ceremony if safety permits. The second and third place winners will have their art displayed for one year in the Congressman's D.C. and District offices. First, second, and third place winners, as well as honorable mentions, received scholarships. All student participants received certificates and a goody bag.
"Each year I am always blown away by the talent and creativity that is displayed in the students' artwork; this year was no exception." Rep. Lieu said. "I am always excited to see the great talent of the students in the 33rd district. Walking by the Congressional Art Competition exhibit in the U.S. Capitol brings joy to my day. I am excited to see Harry's artwork hanging in the exhibit representing our district."
Below are the results of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition:
Overall Winners:
- 1st Place: Harry Fang, "My Renaissance" | Grade 10, Chadwick School
- 2nd Place: Jialing Sun, "Wild Child" | Grade 11, South High School
- 3rd Place: Yaena Chun, "Isolation" | Grade 11, California Academy of Mathematics and Science
Honorable Mentions:
- Photography: Ela Desai, "She Soars" | Grade 10, Marlborough School
- Painting: Irene Baek, "Power of Protest" | Grade 10, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
- Drawing: Erin Davis, "Pure Shock" | Grade 12, Redondo Union High School
- Mixed Media: Alyssa Kim, "Clamor" | Grade 11, Brentwood School
- Other: Thomas Drummond, "Head in the Mountains" | Grade 10, Malibu High School
- Member's Choice: Cole Summers, "UFO Sighting" | Beverly Hills High School, Grade 11