According to the local artist, a summer spent in Ireland in her 20s became a 13-year love affair with the country as she now lives and works from her studio in Inniskeen.

The winner will receive a cash prize of €15,000

I want to gain recognition as a local artist and challenge myself outside my comfort zone.

The Texaco Children's Art Competition is popularly regarded as the longest-running sponsorship in the history of arts sponsoring in Ireland.

The closing date for entries is Tuesday, 28th February.

Her exhibit, 'Making it Laaaast' looks at the damage fast fashion does to the environment.

It offers financial and developmental support for mid-career artists across all disciplines.