Aldona Kmiec

Artist bio

Aldona Kmiec (b. Poland) is a Polish-born Australian photographic artist based at Montsalvat. Working across photography, cyanotype, installation, and archival practices, her work explores themes of memory, migration, belonging, and human connection through both conceptual and documentary approaches.

Aldona completed an Advanced Diploma in Photography at London Metropolitan University in 2008 before establishing her artistic practice in Australia. Her work has been supported through grants, residencies, and mentorships including the City of Melbourne Arts Grant (2025).

Recent exhibitions include Hills Hoist (2025), Veil (2024), Neighbourhood Watch (2024), and Winterbloom (2021). Aldona has also undertaken documentary commissions for State Library Victoria and has been recognised in awards including the Omnia Art Prize, Mullins Conceptual Photography Prize, and Bowness Photography Prize.

Aldona acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which she lives and works.

Current artworks

By Aldona Kmiec

Burnt Orange Ed. 1 of 3

103cm (H) x 103cm (W)

Museum quality ...
By Aldona Kmiec

Lime Leaf Ed. 1 of 3

100cm (H) x 100cm (W)

Museum quality ...
By Aldona Kmiec

Raspberry Ed. 1 of 3

100cm (H) x 100cm (W)

Museum quality ...
By Aldona Kmiec

Veil, Ash ed 3

120cm (H) x 90cm (W)

Archival photog...
By Aldona Kmiec

Winterbloom_32

78cm (H) x 53cm (W)

Archival photog...
By Aldona Kmiec

Winterbloom_34

78cm (H) x 53cm (W)

Archival photog...
By Aldona Kmiec

Veil, Red ed 3

120cm (H) x 90cm (W)

Archival photog...
By Aldona Kmiec

Winterbloom_41

78cm (H) x 53cm (W)

Archival photog...
By Aldona Kmiec

Winterbloom_88

78cm (H) x 78cm (W)

Archival photog...
By Aldona Kmiec

Winterbloom_77 (small)

43cm (H) x 43cm (W)

Photographic pr...
By Aldona Kmiec

In Between

125cm (H) x 85cm (W)

Archival Giclee...