To reflect on the legacy of John F. Kennedy on the occasion of the Center's 50th Anniversary, young artists (ages 14–26) from across the United States were invited to submit an all-original, creative portrait of the Center's namesake. This creative art competition asked the artists to use one of President Kennedy's ideals of Service, Justice, Freedom, Courage, and Gratitude as inspiration for their portrait of JFK. Judged by a panel of art experts two winning portraits and 8 Honorable Mentions were selected. They will be displayed in the Hall of States and the REACH from September 2021 through June 2022.

About the Artist:
Born in China and currently a resident of McLean, VA, Jinglin is an enthusiastic artist at Langley High School who hopes to work in the art industry in the future. Having traveled to 15+ countries before her freshman year, Jinglin explored numerous styles of art and was initially attracted to traditional Chinese paintings. As her interest heightened, Jinglin studied the foundations of art and grew fond of sketching, then mastered the concept of light. Competing in state and national competitions since 2019, Jinglin has won a total of 10 gold keys, 2 silver keys, and 3 honorable mentions in the Scholastic Regional Awards, 2nd place State in the 2021 Conservation Fish Art Contest, and 3rd place in the RHO PSI 2021 Art Scholarship. Her art has also been exhibited in the McLean Project for the Arts and nominated honorable mention in two seasons of the International Aviation Art Contest and the Federal Duck Stamp Contest. Jinglin hopes to use her art to expose the background and hidden effects of subjects or actions that often get ignored. Therefore, centering around the style of realism, Jinglin uses her unique technique and execution of light to bring out details and events that will spark a connection to the audience, always making her art a debatable piece others like to ponder upon. Her artwork often attacks themes such as global issues, racial equity, social tension, and mental health struggles.

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