Congressman Hank Johnson Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winner from Georgia’s 4th District

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that Jay Owens, a senior at Georgia Connections Academy in Duluth, Georgia, has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Georgia’s 4th Congressional District.

Jay’s digital artwork, titled: “The Sweetest Condition,” was created using Clip Studio Paint on a Wacom Intuos tablet. The piece portrays a vampire sitting alone on a church bench, mysteriously drawn to the sanctuary by the light streaming through stained glass windows. The work’s moody tone and poetic composition explores themes of redemption, faith, and inner conflict.  

“This year’s competition featured an incredible display of talent from across the district,” said Congressman Johnson. “Jay’s submission stood out for its emotional depth, technical skill, and originality. I’m proud to showcase his work on behalf of Georgia’s 4th District.”

Congressman Johnson hosted Jay in Washington, D.C. on June 11th for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winners' Celebration. Jay’s artwork will hang in the Cannon House Office Building tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year, alongside winning entries from across the nation.  

This year, four schools from Georgia’s 4th District participated in the competition, submitting more than 30 works of art for consideration. The entries ranged from traditional painting and drawing to digital media, showcasing the vibrant creativity of the district’s young artists.  

Hosted annually by the Congressional Institute, the Congressional Art Competition provides high school students across the country with the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents and connect with their representatives in Congress.  

For more information on the Congressional Art Competition, visit https://hankjohnson.house.gov/artcompetition