About the Artist

I am a contemporary portrait artist specializing in oil, creating deeply emotive works that explore resilience, memory, and the profound connections between us. Through layered glazes and textured brushwork, my paintings invite quiet contemplation—capturing presence, depth, and the enduring strength that dwells within us all. 

Gold is woven throughout my work not as mere embellishment, but as a symbol of reverence—honoring the complexity and richness of lived experience. My subjects embody a timeless stillness, balancing vulnerability with grace, fragility with quiet power.

My Artistic Journey 

Each piece is an invitation to pause, reflect, and connect-to experience stories that resonate beyond the canvas and speak to the human spirit

Collaborations & Gallery Inquiries

I welcome opportunities to collaborate with galleries, curators, interior designers, and creative partners who connect with my work. If you are interested in exhibiting, featuring, or working together in any capacity, I’d love to hear from you.

Please feel free to reach out via my Contact page or email me directly at [your email].

The Far Room Studio Gallery

All original artworks and limited-edition prints are created and available through my studio gallery, The Far Room, and online. This space is where my artistic vision comes to life, and where collectors, curators, and art lovers can engage with my work directly.

Available Works & Commissions

Whether you’re seeking original paintings or limited-edition prints, I offer pieces that speak to emotional depth and thoughtful craftsmanship. Commissions are welcome—please feel free to contact me for inquiries.

 

Artist CV – Annie Mae

Education

  • QQI Level 5 PCL in Art & Design (Distinction)

  • QQI Level 6 Advanced Art & Design (6M4029): Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Combined Materials

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Care

  • Qualified Personal Trainer and Life Skills Consultant

  • Five years of experience integrating mosaic art into mixed media work

Solo Exhibitions

  • Ongoing – Urban Oasis Gallery, Tullamore

  • Poets and Warriors – Laragh House, Maynooth (2022)

  • Renzo Gallery Café – Galway (2022)

  • Raw – Burgess Village (2021)

  • Third Space – Smithfield (2024)

  • Upcoming: Daróg Wine Bar (2025), Birr Arts Theatre (2025), Art Source Dublin (2025), Flash Art Exhibition curated by Enrique Lazzaro (September 2025, Kilkenny)

  • https://www.instagram.com/p/DKan3jBsAnD/

  • Joint Exhibition with Enrique Lazzaro, Reds Gallery Dublin (December 2025)

  • Skin & Armour (2026)

Group Exhibitions

  • Chimera Gallery, Luan Gallery, Tilehouse Gallery

  • TOVA Cycles: I Am Not the Body, Hedgewitch, Constellations

  • Did You Know – with Vincent Devine (2023)

  • Sirens in All Her Phases – with Caroline Barry (2023) Portumna Castle Art Gallery 

  • The Female Gaze – with Enrique Lazzaro (Urban Oasis)

  • Esker Arts – Community Energy Charter Projection Installation

Press & Media

  • Press & Media

    • Featured in Art Team Magazine — Read Feature

    • Article in The Art World Post — Read Article

    • Coverage in Offaly Independent — View Article

    • Interview on Athlone Community Radio — Listen Here

    • Art Team Feature  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKCrrTFC6Fi/ 

Professional Roles

  • Juror, Emerging Artist Award (2025)
    Selected to serve as a juror for the Emerging Artist Award, evaluating submissions and recognizing promising talent. This role involved engaging deeply with emerging artists and contributing to the final selection during a dynamic showcase event.

Studio & Gallery

I create and exhibit my work at The Far Room — my studio and gallery nestled in County Offaly. This is where I bring to life emotionally resonant, layered portraits rooted in truth, connection, and the human spirit. The space also hosts private viewings and fosters meaningful engagement with collectors, curators, and art lovers