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‘Tommy’, by Megan Hogan from Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge Ballygunner, was exhibited at the 26th International High School Arts Festival. Photo: Mac Innes Photography/Justin Mac Innes
A young Waterford artist has seen her work displayed on the international stage, after her painting was selected for a major exhibition in Tokyo.
Sixteen-year-old Megan Hogan, a student at Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge in Ballygunner, had her piece 'Tommy' chosen as one of only four Irish works exhibited at the 26th International High School Arts Festival in Japan.
The festival, sponsored by the International Foundation for Arts and Culture, is regarded as one of Tokyo's most prestigious annual showcases. It brings together the best young artistic talent from around the globe, with 500 works selected from more than 15,000 entries.
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Megan’s artwork was originally recognised in the 71st Texaco Children's Art Competition, where it was among the prizewinners this year. From there, it was chosen to represent Ireland alongside three other students' pieces in the Tokyo exhibition.
The other Irish works featured were 'Colm' by Daniel Walsh (18) from Claremorris, 'Beach Day' by Wicklow student Amélie McAndrew (17), and 'Trepidation' by Dublin student Ryan Duffy (17).
The Texaco Children's Art Competition has long been a launchpad for young artistic talent in Ireland, and Megan's achievement highlights Waterford's growing reputation for nurturing creativity.
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