SOUTHINGTON, CT — The work of a Southington High School artist will be on display at the U.S. Capitol for a year after her self-portrait caught the eye of the town's representative in Congress.
The Southington Board of Education May 9 recognized SHS junior Emma Kieltyka for winning the Congressional Art Competition for Connecticut’s 1st District for her self-portrait, which is entitled "Metamorphosis."
U.S. Rep. John Larson, D-1st District, made the announcement official Friday, May 10. His office oversaw the competition.
"Congratulations to Emma and all of the students from across the First District who participated in this year’s Congressional Art Competition,” said Larson in a statement.
“My staff and I enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful artwork come in and were deeply impressed by everyone’s talent, including Emma’s self-portrait. She has incredible artistic skill and attention to detail. I look forward to welcoming Emma and her family when they come to Washington to celebrate her great accomplishment.”
Larson said Kieltyka's work will be on display in the U.S. Capital for a year and she will be able to visit the Capitol, along with other art competition winners from around the country, later this year.
Last Thursday, the school board in Southington recognized her for her major accomplishment, where she was presented with a certificate of excellence marking the occasion.
Southington Board of Education Chairperson Colleen Clark said she was in awe of the news.
"Emma, you have not only done your family proud and yourself proud, but your whole town," Clark said. "Thank you for your efforts, which will now be in the United States Capitol. How great is that?"
Her art teacher, Sara Levinthal, told school board members the award couldn't have gone to a more talented and dedicated artist.
She said 'Metamorphosis' is a colored-marker/colored-pencil drawing that was subjected to hours of work and refinement, something Keltyka is known for.
"Emma is a ... very talented, think-outside-of-the-box artist with a great passion for refinement and detail within her artwork," Levinthal told board members.
"She spends hours inside and outside of school perfecting each art piece she creates. She is never done until she has truly fine-tuned every inch of her artwork.
"Her personality is as serious as her artwork, always striving to do her very best on every project she tackles," Levinthal continued.
"I am incredibly proud of her for receiving this great honor," she said. "She is an amazing art student and an amazing person. It couldn't have gone to a more wonderful lady for this honor."
In a statement released by Larson's office, Kieltyka described what the award meant to her, as well as what "Metamorphosis" itself meant.
“I feel honored that my self-portrait, 'Metamorphosis,' has been chosen for this exhibit," said Kieltyka. “It has significant personal meaning to me as it has many symbols representing my choices and journey at this crucial point in my life. I greatly appreciate being selected, as all the pieces I have seen are of great talent.”
For more information on the 1st Congressional District Art Competition, click on this link.
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