AN art student from Bolton has had his work exhibited in a gallery which showcases pieces by world's most celebrated artists.

Adam Hall, a sixth form student at Bolton School, had his work, which formed part of his coursework, exhibited at the internationally renowned Saatchi Gallery in London after winning the Saatchi Gallery Art Prize for Schools 2017.

The gallery — for contemporary art, opened by Charles Saatchi — has exhibited works by Tracy Emin and Damien Hirst.

The 17-years-old's work entitled Bolton School: A Modern Tradition was just one of twenty shortlisted from more than 24,000 entries submitted worldwide and his piece was chosen by for the Secondary School category.

The piece formed Adam’s AS-level art and design coursework, and is part of a larger project with the theme of architecture.

It is based on his interpretation of Bolton School.

In his explanation for The Saatchi Gallery he wrote about “success of blending innovation with tradition” at the school explaining: "My work displays this juxtaposition between the old and new. Initially, you are greeted with the grand façade: the clock tower and main arch. Enter through the piece however and an explosion resonates modern complexity. Old chairs and desks speak of the thousands of past students that once worked at them. As a whole, the work is a celebration of Bolton School, for indeed it is timeless, but also speaks of its time and place."

The piece was exhibited in the London gallery for a week as part of the as part of the exhibition of shortlisted works and is still on the Saatchi Gallery website.

Adam, who lives in Bolton, said: "I was ecstatic to find out I had won! Completely overwhelmed and still shocked hours later.

"It was my art teachers, Mrs Ryder and Mrs Brewer, who suggested our AS Art and Design class should enter.

"The brief set by Saatchi was simply to enter a piece of artwork, any medium, any size. I entered the piece I did because, at the time, it was the work that I was most proud of.

He added: "To have your work displayed anywhere is an achievement, but in a London Gallery — well what can I say.

"I always strive to develop and improve my artwork and this experience has encouraged me to keep doing so — the competition is a great way to showcase the works of young artists from all over the world. In the future, I aspire to be an architect and art is a crucial aspect in this field."

As the Secondary School winner, Adam will receive a prize of £1,000 to be spent on art and computer equipment. The School will also receive £5,000 from the Saatchi Gallery to provide high-quality materials art materials and develop pupils’ creative potential.

The primary school and the overall winner from New Zealand.