Artdisplayed at the U.S. Capitol include abustof Abraham Lincoln , apaintingof the sign language of the Declaration of Independence , and soon , a piece ofHannibalfan art from a high school bookman . AsThe New York Timesreports , the body of work inspired by the culttelevision serieswill hang inside the historic building after winning the one-year Congressional Art Competition .
Each year , panels of artist and participating members of the U.S. House of Representatives label optical graphics submit by high-pitched school bookman . On Thursday , May 20 , New Jersey Representative Andy Kim announced the winner from his territory . Shawnee High School fourth-year Allistair Palmer , who is non - binary and uses they and them pronoun , rose above the contender with their paintingDolce , which show two human ( one write in a notebook computer and one with antlers ) in a Cubist style . devotee ofThe Silence of the Lambsspinoff quickly identified the military personnel as the characters Will Graham and Hannibal Lecter from the show .
Kim was incognizant of the painting ’s pop culture connection when he take it . “ I just call back it was really beautiful , well execute , and it was really outstanding , ” he said , per theTimes .
Hannibalfirst aired on NBC in 2013 and was canceled after three season . Despite its abbreviated run , the show has maintained a devoted fan base ( known as " Fannibals " ) . Now the series and its fandom will get official recognition from the United States governance .
Palmer’sDolcewill be displayed in a tunnel between the House of Representatives and a congressional office building along with the other success of the competitor . Its spectacular speckle at the Capitol will be one of the most exciting things to ever happen to theHannibalcommunity — unless a revival is declare .
[ h / tThe New York Times ]
This narrative has been update to note that the chosen creative person , Kathleen Palmer , is non - binary and goes by the chosen name Allistair .
