Rep. Velázquez’s recently unveiled portrait in Capitol was decades in the making for artist

U.S Rep. Nydia Velázquez in front of her colorful portrait
A portrait of Rep. Nydia Velázquez was unveiled in the Capitol on Tuesday. Photo via @RepEspaillat

Sept. 20, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan

A vivid portrait of U.S Rep. Nydia Velázquez, which blends her Puerto Rican identity and New York constituency, was unveiled in Congress on Tuesday.