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<\/p>\nA Donegal artist is set to experience a ‘pinch me moment’ when her art is showcased on one of the world-famous billboards on Times Square in New York.<\/p>\n
Jennifer Sweeney is from Buncrana and had a real passion for art from a young age.<\/p>\n
This passion and talent are now set to dazzle thousands of people from across the world, both in Times Square and in a live, online stream.<\/p>\n
Jennifer told Donegal Daily the ‘surreal milestone’ is one she ‘never imagined would become reality.’<\/p>\n
She said she is ‘incredibly proud’ to represent both Donegal and Ireland through her art.<\/p>\n
The showcase is being run by Streeters Gallery and only a handful of artists are selected.<\/p>\n
Jennifer described her art as ‘abstract’ and she paints on canvass, but her piece has been digitised for the showcase.<\/p>\n
Art, for Jennifer, is ‘an outlet and cathartic.’<\/p>\n
She said: “It’s my way of letting stuff out. I feel different about my art in a way that I don’t push myself a lot and I do it to make myself feel good.<\/p>\n
“But, this in Times Square is different. I’m definitely very proud and really excited.”<\/p>\n
“It’s a bit of a ‘pinch me’ moment.<\/p>\n
“I only really make art about three or four times a year, when I’m in the mood or if I have lived through different experiences.<\/p>\n
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One of Jennifer Sweeney’s works.<\/p>\n
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