Soldiers Hill Artist Collective - SHAC
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Aldona Kmieć
“Photography has been a constant thread throughout my life, shaped by the environment of my childhood. Growing up in a small village in Poland during the fall of communism, I witnessed a community strong in resilience. Our family, like many others, carried the scars of WWII. These early years taught me to find beauty in everyday moments and to appreciate the power of storytelling. Through my work, I seek to capture the fleeting magic of childhood, the echoes of untold stories, and memories of both fear and wonder that shaped my early years. I am drawn to the symbolism found in mundane details. Whether through portraits or landscapes, my work is a reflection of life’s impermanence.” Aldona Kmieć (b. Poland, 1977) is a photographic artist working between Ballarat and Melbourne. She migrated to Australia in 2009, setting up a studio in Soldiers Hill. Her solo exhibitions include Veil (2024) exploring memory and time through long-exposure photography, movement and colour; In the Process of Healing (2017) – site-specific installation at Ballarat Convent; We R You (2013) – participatory paste-up project, Under the Floorboards (2012) Balancing Act ★ Winner, BAF Eureka Art Prize 2014 Veil, White ★ Finalist Mullins Conceptual Photography Prize 2024 Aldona works can be viewed here: W: https://aldonakmiec.com IG: instagram.com/aldonakmiec |
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