It has gotten to me. Inertia. I can’t sleep. Photography exhibition project in the pipeline and I crumble like no tomorrow. The comforting thing is, I’m not alone to anxiety, in fact everyone goes through more or less similar experience. But how debilitating is it?!!! Correct. I feel like a heavy bucket of sand today.…
East Gippsland cultural diversity in an art project All of Us – Gippsland Street Art in Bairnsdale With huge thanks to East Gippsland Shire Council Andrea, Mark, our printer Cathleen and local participants! Enjoy! Hope local schools will pick up this idea. All of Us Posters, Bairnsdale
Architecture Photography The neglected and controversial Ballarat Civic Hall site sits empty in January 2018 before it undergoes an $8 million refurbishment to return the building to its former glory. In a few months this site will change significantly. Commercial Photography enquiry | Request a Quote
I love winter and I love collecting photography. I don’t remember where I found this small box of tiny gelatine prints, but they’re stunning! Cigarette Cards: Winter Scenes, Set of 48 gelatine prints from the Senior Service Britain.
Sailors Grave Brewery photography Client: East Gippsland Shire Council for The Deep Winter Festival East Gippsland Shire Council has commissioned me to photograph and document over 25 East Gippsland businesses and provide extensive image library for various use on Council websites, social media and event pages. The photos were also used in various promotional articles…
WHERE: Ballarista Cafe, 2a Lydiard St South, Ballarat VIC 3350 WHEN: Mon, 2 July to 2 August 2018 “The Art of Activism” exhibition tells the story of efforts to protect East Gippsland’s ancient forests from logging. On a scorching 38°C day, we embarked on an epic one-day road trip to the remote Far East…
Mixed Blessings – The Great Art Scare group exhibition by RAT Gallery WHERE: Mercure Hotel & Convention Centre, 613 Main Road, Ballarat WHEN: Thursday, 7 June to Sunday, 8 July 2018 OPENING NIGHT: from 6pm on Thursday, 7 June 2018 The Ballarat Courier: https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/5445804/new-gallery-of-mixed-blessings-for-artists Mixed Blessings is an exhibition of work by 12 artists from Ballarat and district, convened…
Always wanted to capture the bats and here they are! East Gippsland Gallery in Bairnsdale. Current exhibition Land Water Sky presented by East Gippsland Art Gallery in partnership with East Gippsland Shire Council, acknowledges the cultural contribution of Aboriginal people in this region. It features work of important indigenous artists like Ray Thomas, Ronald Edwards-Pepper…
Breckin is nickname of Heather Marsh, a Melbourne-based visual artist, poet and singer-songwriter. We’ve recently worked on Breckin’s video clip at Mills Studios in Footscray. Back in October 2017 we met for a full day photoshoot and last month Heather has asked me to help co-direct her second clip – “Life of the Party” with beautiful…
All of Us Posters Paste up street art in Bairnsdale. Celebrating Culture Diversity Week in Bairnsdale with a display outside the Library on Service St called All of Us, which aims to feature newly arrived migrants! Are you from a diverse background? Get in touch!
Invisible Lives artwork In its fifth year, the Who is Looking at You? 2018 Portrait Prize offers audiences a broad cross section of portraiture. With the competition open to most mediums, the resulting exhibition offers a unique view at what could be considered a portrait. My portrait of a family titled “Invisible Lives‘ has been chosen…
Learn Photography in East Gippsland with professional photographer Aldona Kmiec. Photography Lesson
You can now shop my curated selection of prints, and exclusive photo jigsaw art from the comfort of your own home Small, colourful, meditative Art Jigsaw puzzle My unique product range features art jigsaw puzzles made of found vintage silver gelatin prints, and modern photography jigsaw puzzles with unique photography from around Australia and the…
East and West, or in between, these words seem to succinctly describe my life. I was born in the communism era of late seventies and eighties in Poland. It was tough. Growing up, I was noticing that people around me have always desired change, yet not always acted on their instinct because sometimes they just…
Yay! Ballarat photography on show again! In the Process of Healing exhibition has been chosen for the Contemporary Art Awards as a finalist. In the Process of Healing is an immersive installation of photography, sound and space. Photographed in Ballarat’s old mining suburb of Black Hill, it tells a story of hope and survival of a local refugee…
The neglected and controversial Ballarat Civic Hall site sits empty in January 2018 before it undergoes an $8 million refurbishment to return the building to its former glory. These are probably last photographs of this building intact. As a long term Ballarat resident, I find an immense joy in mapping out and photographing the city…
Family Portrait Photography that is fun, candid and natural Many people feel really self-conscious in front of the camera and often remark “I hate having my picture taken.” It’s completely normal so my job is to make your photoshoot remarkable, help you focus on what you’re good at and not how bad you feel about…
Gippsland Airbnb Photography – Country House Retreat Professional photography is a must for any Airbnb property listing. Professional images help your future guests visualise your Airbnb property’s unique space and help you to showcase your listing in the most attractive way. Airbnb for Nature Lovers If you’re a Nungurner, Metung, Art Lover and Horse Lover…
I’m finally home after a very successful In the Process of Healing photo exhibition / art installation at the Ballarat Welcome Centre, part of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale festival. Sense of accomplishment and pride. Time to clean the cameras, back up files and go fishing. I wish! I’m happy, fulfilled, grateful and exhausted. Realisation…
Last week my house featured in Lovely Homes Ballarat. The author, Wallis has written a nice article about me. Read the article on Lovely Homes Ballarat website and follow her Instagram here.