Cárdenas Announces Winner of Congressional Art Competition During Virtual Art Show
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY — On Saturday, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) announced the winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition during a virtual art show.
“Each year, I am in awe of the talent and creativity of San Fernando Valley students. This year is no exception,” said Congressman Cárdenas. “I’d like to congratulate our 2021 winner of the Congressional Art Competition, Kathia Hernandez, for her piece ‘Skating Summer Days.’ We look forward to seeing her artwork hanging in the halls of Congress.
“Our community is filled with talented young artists just waiting to be discovered. I want to thank every student who participated this year. Art is not simply a reflection of who we are, but it is also a tool that we use to build our minds. Education in the arts leads to success in other subjects, and I hope this competition reminds students, teachers and parents of the importance of investing in the arts,” continued Congressman Cárdenas.
First Place: Kathia Hernandez
Skating Summer Days
Kathia, a senior at Cesar E Chavez Learning Academy-ARTES Magnet, created “Skating Summer Days” with alcohol-based markers. Her piece showcases both cool and warm tones while creating the perspective of a photo taken on a camera.
As the winner in California’s 29th Congressional District, Kathia will receive two airplane tickets to Washington, D.C. to see her artwork displayed in the Capitol. Runners-up will have their artwork displayed in Congressman Cárdenas’ Panorama City office.
Second Place: Rokshana Bushra
"Bauler Gaan" (Song of the Baul)
Third Place: Noely Lopez
Overwhelmed
Fourth Place: Geraldine Suniga
Ideal Paradise
Fifth Place: Rainielle Santos
Reminiscence
The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, hundreds of thousands of high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.
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