r.a.g.e. – random acts of gentle expression explores the duality of passion and frustration that arises within the development of an arts practice. Bringing together a collection of works born out of the monthly discussions from Trocadero Projects’ Peer-to-Peer Program aimed to support emerging and mid-career artists – Fiona Barbetti, Aldona Kmieć, Catalina Labra-Odde, Stephanie…
It has been over 10 years since my artist story was featured on The Design Files Australia in 2015. I still remember how honoured and grateful I felt to be included in a space I had admired for so long. Since moving to Australia in 2009, I have loved reading about artists’ studios – how…
Read the article: https://www.cbdnews.com.au/hills-hoist-a-meditation-on-memory-migration-and-the-quiet-poetry-of-daily-life/
I had a great chat at Triple R radio with a creative force, Jessamy Gee today on RRR talking about my new Hills Hoist exhibition at City Library Gallery Flinders Ln in Melbourne. Why are we so fascinated with the Australian clothesline? Have a listen. Listen here →
How a backyard icon became a story of migration I’m thrilled to share a piece about my current exhibition Hills Hoist at City Library Gallery in Melbourne, published in M-ARTLENS Magazine, a curated online magazine dedicated to contemporary photography. Read here: https://m-artlens.com/how-a-backyard-icon-became-a-story-of-migration/
Sam Porter, journalist from Star Weekly has written a few words about my exhibition and the concept behind it – read it online here. Photo: Damjan Janevski
I’m thrilled to share my recent conversation with curator and writer Stavros Messinis for M-ARTLENS Magazine, a curated online magazine dedicated to contemporary photography. In this interview, we talk about migration, memory, and the role of art in shaping identity — themes central to my practice as a Polish-Australian artist working across photography, installation, and…
🎧 Always great to be chatting to SBS Polish team at Fed Square studio in Melbourne. More info and other ways to listen to the interview in Polish here.
🎧 I’m thrilled to share that I’m the guest on When Harri Met Sally – Photography Podcast! We dive into photography, migration, and the winding path that led me to embrace art as a profession—challenging, uncertain, but absolutely transformative. Tune in for an honest conversation about creativity, identity, and what it means to survive and…
Coinciding with an opening night of my new exhibition ‘Veil’ at Tacit Art in Abbotsford, I had an opportunity to be interviewed by Darek Buchowiecki from SBS Polish Radio. You can listen to our conversation in Polish here.
Recently, I had a lovely opportunity to talk to Darek Buchowiecki from SBS Radio about my Melbourne solo exhibition at the LOFT 275 Gallery. You can listen to our conversation in Polish here.
Airbnb Based On A True Review For all who love opening their homes to strangers, this story began with a leap of faith. A few months ago, I entered an international writing contest run by Airbnb and wrote about my very first hosting experience. Out of thousands of submissions from around the world, the story…
As featured on The Design Files and Better Homes & Gardens Ever dreamt of a large photo mural wall from one of your holiday photos? I made it a reality. I’ve always wondered whether it was possible to use one of my old photos and upsize them into much larger print and when I had the opportunity…
Ballarat Editorial Australian Country homes, lifestyle country life & interior design Artist in Residence, October/November 2015 issue. I loved chatting to journalist Sue Peacock about the history of my old Victorian cottage and how it has transformed over the years alongside with my life tree change in regional Ballarat. Read more here
Earlier this July, I had the exciting opportunity to showcase Ballarat on national television, highlighting some of the incredible artistic projects happening in our community. The Better Homes & Gardens crew spent few days filming in our beautiful town, capturing its creative spirit and vibrant local culture. A special moment for me was sharing this…
Gordon Prior, disability advocate – Portrait commission for NDIS campaign for Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka What makes you, you? Should people care more about doing the right thing, or doing things right? Recently I was invited to contribute to an important project Grassroots Democracy: The Campaign for Disability Rights Exhibition for M.A.D.E Ballarat alongside…
Actor Sigrid Thornton gets Under the Floorboards By Dominic Brine Renowned Australian actor Sigrid Thornton is coming to Ballarat as the guest speaker for the Under the Floorboards Black Tie Dinner and Art Auction on Saturday the 16th of November 2013. Listen more here
Artist Statement “The Truth is that we all are fragmented. Some more than others. That there are thousand pieces to one’s story and so we should not be judgmental. What you see is what you get but if you look deeper you’ll see more.” Interview with the Artist Aldona Kmiec 1. What surprised you about…
Between 2012 and 2014, I participated in the City of Ballarat’s Multicultural Ambassador Program in a voluntary, unpaid capacity. This was about two years after I migrated to Australia and chose to settle in Ballarat. I want to emphasise that my involvement was deeply meaningful and I valued the experience greatly. The most rewarding aspect…
The Ballarat Courier newspaper edited out some important words, so I’m posting a full text here. Name: Aldona KmiećAge: 35Occupation: Professional photographer, Multicultural Ambassador for the City of Ballarat (2012–2014) What are your hopes for the future of Ballarat? More openI’d like to see Ballarat liked more by its own people. For those with international…