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(Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) announced on May 4 the winners of the Hawai‘i District 1 2019 Congressional Art Competition at a downtown Honolulu gallery showcasing the works of young artists.

“Each Spring since 1982, the Congressional Institute has sponsored a nationwide high school visual arts competition to recognize and encourage artistic talents in each Congressional district across our country,” said Case.

“The artwork entered this year from the students in my district was truly impressive and would make any parent, teacher and artist proud.”

First place

Clara Wu

Kalani High School

Image entitled “Bubblegum Chums”

She and a guest will receive a round-trip airfare for two on Southwest Airlines to attend the National Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC, among other prizes. 

Her image representing Hawai‘i’s 1^st Congressional District will also be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year, along with those of the winners in other Congressional districts.

Second Place

Cedrick Marques Pineda Asuncion

Farrington High School

Image entitled “The Hidden Reflection”

His image will be displayed in the Washington, DC, Office of Congressman Case, among other prizes

Third Place

Jada Inouye

Hawai‘i Baptist Academy
Image entitled “Self-Portrait”

Her image will be displayed in the District Office of Congressman Case in downtown Honolulu, among other prizes.“I want to especially thank the panel of judges who reviewed the works and made some tough decisions: Byron Tagupa, owner of HI Finest, Duane Tanaka, owner of Popcorn Express Hawai‘i, and artist Ms. Su-Shen Atta.”

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