Representative Angie Craig Announces Winners of 2021 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig announced the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for students in Minnesota's Second District. The annual competition, hosted each spring, is open to all high school students who live in the Second District.
"This year's Congressional Art Competition has again shown the incredible talent of students in our community," said Representative Craig. "Even in spite of a global pandemic and the challenges of remote learning, these students stepped up and created incredible artwork that I look forward to displaying in my offices and in the halls of Congress. I am so honored to congratulate the three winners from Minnesota's Second Congressional District and thankful for the participation of each and every student who submitted artwork this year."
The 1st place submission was created by Makayla Bowen, a senior at Cannon Falls High School and depicts a man holding a stare filled with different emotions based on interpretation. She used bigger chunks of oil paint to create the highly textured facial covering. This painting will hang in the United States Capitol along with the winning artwork from congressional districts across the Nation.
Mirror of the Soul by Makayla Bowen (Oil Painting)
The 2nd place submission was created by Apollo Oase, a 10th grade student at Apple Valley High School. His piece represents diversity, strong connections and the beautiful colors of Minnesota's changing seasons. The heart symbolizes the theme of "Minnesota Nice" with the lines always leading toward home. He designed this piece of art using a 3D CAD program. His artwork will hang in Representative Craig's office in Washington, DC.
Heart of Minnesota by Apollo Oase (Computer-generated art)
The 3rd place submission was created by Ananda Myint, a 10th grade student at Northfield High School. Her painting shows a moment between young elephant siblings. She is a 10th grade student at Northfield High School. This painting is a reminder of the benefits of having more time at home with family during the pandemic. She used one color of purple, getting the full range of values to do the whole painting. Her artwork will hang in Representative Craig's district office in Burnsville, Minnesota.
Sisters in Purple by Ananda Myint (Painting)