Winterbloom: Aldona Kmieć
RACV Goldfields Resort, Goldfields Gallery
19 August - 3 December 2023
Aldona Kmieć invites us to explore the boundaries of our own imaginations and to embrace the power of creativity in her new series, Winterbloom. Curated by Ellen Wignell as part of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale (BIFB). These fluid and bright photographs were made in the depths of winter during COVID-19 as an act of creative rebellion. She has used a freedom of colour and movement to create this series of visually captivating self-portraits.
“During COVID-19 lockdowns I felt a block creatively. Our movements were limited, it was winter and we were effectively stuck inside. I went into the studio one day and tried something different - I moved, I danced and these abstracted portraits captured a change in what I was feeling.”
Kmieć is a Polish-born photographer, living in Australia (Ballarat / Melbourne) since 2009. Key projects include Paste Up Photography, Ballarat (2012), Under the Floorboards, Ballarat (2013) and State of Change, State Library of Victoria (touring 2020-22).
Past Events
Art of Lunch
2 Sept, 12-3:30pm
In this headlining event at the RACV Goldfields Resort, enjoy a presentation from featured BIFB artists Erik Johansson, Selena Ou and Aldona Kmieć, while feasting on food and wine from executive chefs during a long creative-fuelled lunch.
Masterclass: Light Painting
9 Sept, 12-7pm
This masterclass is a must for nature lovers looking to experiment with their photography practice. Participants will learn ways of interpreting the landscape with Peter Solness, and explore new techniques in the RACV Goldfields Resort’s forest surroundings.
Masterclass: Food Photography 101
23 Sept, 10-3pm
This immersive workshop will introduce you food photography, guided by Shellie Froidevaux and Ewen Bell. It will be a hands-on sessions to capture, style, process and print your own food photos. Gain real-world skills to apply to your photographic practice
Mask Making
19, 20 & 23 Sept
Make your own mask at RACV Goldfields Resort, responding to Within the Landscape. Get crafty and use the shapes and colours you love to create your mask. Have your picture taken at the end of the session before you take your disguise home. Ages 5+