Congressman Taylor welcomes Congressional Art Competition winner
Lilyana Ansel and Rep. Dave Taylor.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today welcomed Lilyana Ansel, the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, and her mother to Washington, D.C. Lilyana’s winning art piece, ‘The Quiet One,’ has been hung on display in the halls of the United States Capitol and will remain there for the duration of the year. Her artwork will additionally be featured on the Congressional Art Competition website along with the winning art pieces from congressional districts across the United States.
Congressman Taylor named Lilyana’s artwork as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition on May 2, 2025, at a reception and art show he held for participants of and their families at Shawnee State University. Lilyana is a junior at River Valley High School in Gallia County.
The Congressional Art Competition accepts submissions from high school students across the nation each year. Established in 1982, the competition is celebrating its 44th year of showcasing the artistic talent of young artists across the nation.
Congressman David Taylor represents Ohio’s Second Congressional District, which includes Clermont, Clinton, Pike, Adams, Brown, Highland, Ross, Scioto, Pickaway, Hocking, Vinton, Jackson, Lawrence, Gallia, and Meigs counties, as well as part of Fayette County. Taylor serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Agriculture Committee. Prior to serving in Congress, Taylor worked as an assistant prosecutor for Clermont County before joining his family’s concrete business, where he ultimately served as President. Please visit https://taylor.house.gov/ for more information.