Daughters of Gold & Dust
September 2025
Ann Mitchell
Ann Mitchell is a contemporary portrait artist based in County Offaly. Working in oils and collage, she creates emotive works that explore resilience, memory, and the quiet strength within women’s stories.
Ann’s work combines traditional portrait techniques with contemporary elements, emphasizing the raw, unfiltered beauty and strength of her subjects.
She uses a mix of mediums, including oils, acrylics, and charcoal, to create textures that convey the depth of emotion and life experiences.
Her roots in mosaic artistry add a unique, textured complexity to each portrait, enhancing the visual storytelling.
She has exhibited widely across Ireland, and her work has been sold to collectors both in Ireland and internationally.
Ann works from The Far Room Studio & Gallery in Gallen, a space dedicated to creating and sharing her art.
Instagram: @artbyannmitchell
The exhibition:
Daughters of Gold & Dust brings together oil and collage portraits that reflect resilience,
memory, and the stories that shape us.
Through layers of paint and collage, the works show both strength and fragility, capturing how life’s experiences leave their mark.
The women in these portraits appear quiet yet powerful. Their presence encourages pause and reflection, offering a glimpse into the connections, struggles, and beauty that endure across time.
The exhibition will be open to the public at
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre from September to November 2025 (Weekdays from 1pm to 5pm).
Admission is free, and all are welcome.
