We are thrilled to announce Zane Qureshi as the recipient of the Photographer in Residence program for 2026. Presented in partnership with the Ana and Christopher Koch Foundation Fund, Zane will receive a 12-month studio space in 2026 and an exhibition outcome as part of our Visual Arts Program in 2027.
About the artist:
Zane Qureshi is a multi-talented neurodivergent photographer and designer based in Adelaide, South Australia. He loves capturing the raw beauty and emotion of his subjects, bringing fresh ideas to life, making new friends on set, and supporting fellow creatives and like-minded individuals. He specialises in fashion, editorial, and portrait photography.
Additionally, he has experience with creative direction, casting, fashion styling, magazine/book publishing, curation, and event management. Driven by his passion for art and photography, Zane is dedicated to empowering young creatives through his self-run publication and community-driven project, FRND Magazine and independent casting agency showcasing diverse faces, FRND Models. He finds fulfilment in showcasing their unique talents and inspiring others to pursue their dreams.
We are thrilled to announce Carmen Alcedo as the recipient of the Photographer in Residence program for 2025. Presented in partnership with the Ana and Christopher Koch Foundation Fund, Carmen will receive a 12-month studio space in 2025 and an exhibition outcome as part of our Visual Arts Program in 2026.
About the artist:
Carmen Alcedo is a Spanish-born freelance photographer based in Adelaide, South Australia, with a background as a lawyer.
With over seven years of experience in professional photography, her work focuses on storytelling, capturing personal narratives and intimate moments through both portrait and documentary photography.
Carmen's artistic practice explores themes of identity, transformation, and human connection, often delving into how we relate to our environment and the people around us. She combines technical proficiency with emotional depth to create visual narratives that resonate with the viewer.
Carmen's exhibitions include Imaginary Journeys (SALA 2024), currently on display at Cherrybomb Cafe in Adelaide, and participation in the group exhibition TEACHERS, LEAVE THE KIDS ALONE at 229LAB in Paris (2024). She has also exhibited in the Hybrid Art Fair (2016-2018) and the Affordable Art Fair in Sydney (2022).
Currently, Carmen is involved in community-driven art projects in the Brompton Community Garden, where she collaborates with others to create work that fosters connection and environmental awareness.
The Mill is thrilled to announce Bri Hammond as the recipient of the Photographer in Residence program for 2024. Presented in partnership with the Ana and Christopher Koch Foundation Fund, Bri will receive a 12-month studio space in 2024 and an exhibition outcome as part of The Mill’s Visual Arts Program in 2025.
About the artist:
Bri Hammond is a photographer living on Kaurna country in Adelaide, previously residing on Wurundjeri and in Melbourne, until recently.
Her work displays a mix of authentic emotions and odd moments, usually expressed with poppy colours and graphic compositions. She loves championing the peculiarities of life and highlighting the idiosyncrasies of people and places.
Originally a graphic designer, she began her career with a year-long residency at Fabrica, Benetton’s Creative Research Centre in Treviso, Italy in 2011. Bri now creates images for a wide range of clients, publications and organisations across Australia with a unique visual approach.
Bri’s debut solo exhibition ‘Nuoto da sola (I swim alone)’ was shown at Brunswick Street Gallery in Melbourne, 2019. In 2022, her first photobook ‘Endline - Deathcare during Melbourne’s Covid Crisis’, won the photobook prize at Melbourne’s Centre of Contemporary Photography. Bri has completed a Bachelor of Visual Communication (Design) at UniSA, and a Bachelor of Arts (Photography) at RMIT.
