“HER creative flair and wonderful eye for colour have earned her a place at an exhibition – the fact that she has Down Syndrome is completely irrelevant.”

These are the words of proud mother Gylda Thomas after her daughter, Tazia Fawley, secured a spot at a top London art exhibition.

The talented artist, who lives in Highbridge, will have five pieces of her work on display at the show next month and she says she is excited for the event.

“Although I’ve had work shown in New York, London and Manchester with Heart & Sold, this is the first time I’ll be doing it all by myself and I feel very proud.

“I am looking forward to seeing my work on display and hope that the visitors will enjoy it,” she said.

Tazia first hit the headlines back in 2013 when one of her original pieces of art was accepted as a gift for Prince George.

Since then, she has continued to paint but has recently been experimenting with cut-outs after being inspired by a Matisse exhibition.

Gylda said her daughter has enjoyed painting throughout her life and said her passion for art has continued to grow.

Gylda said: “It is all too easy for an artist with a disability to have their work pigeon-holed so being accepted into this exhibition is a huge achievement and proof that Tazia’s work stands on its own merits.

“She has developed massively as an artist and it has been lovely to watch her experiment with her technique and style.

“We are incredibly proud of what she has achieved and the amazing work she has created and cannot wait to see the exhibition.”

Tazia’s work will feature at The 4 plus 1 exhibition at London’s Avondale Gallery from November 18 to 19 alongside the work of four printmakers.

Five of her pieces will be featured, including a selection of her signature seascapes and landscapes.

It will be the first time she has displayed her work outside of Somerset under her own name.

Judy Gilley and Kim Valdez, cofounders of Front Room Art, who are organising the exhibition, said: “We loved the vibrancy of Tazia’s paintings, and especially her beautiful depictions of Norway snow which set the scene for winter festivities.”

The fine art company said it will be donating its commission from the sale of Tazia’s work, including cards, to Heart & Sold to help them continue their work to support artists with Down Syndrome.

The exhibition will be open to the public from November 18 to 19 from 11am to 5pm. Tazia will also be taking part in a ‘Meet the Artists’ session which starts at 11am on November 19. For more information visit frontroomart.co.uk.