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Mr. Allan Maurice Giddy is a Researcher at the School of Art, University of New South Wales (UNSW), and Director of the Environmental Research Initiative for Art (ERIA). He is a pioneer in sustainable energy systems, electronic interconnectivity, and interactivity embedded in physical art objects, with over thirty years of experience in solar-powered sculpture and installation art.
- BA (1992) and MFA (2001) from UNSW COFA
- Postgraduate studies in Germany (1993-4) and the UK (1994-5)
Giddy's research focuses on the integration of electrically motivated technologies and off-grid power systems into public artwork. His work spans transportable solar and wind-powered media systems deployed in remote Australian and New Zealand waterways, supported by grants from Creative New Zealand, Create NSW, and the Australian Council for the Arts. He collaborates extensively with UNSW's Key Centre for Photovoltaic Research, Chemical Engineering Department, and municipal bodies like Sydney Olympic Park Authority and Broken Hill Art Exchange.
His artistic projects include the tri-national Sonic Wells for Gallipoli (2016) and solo exhibitions at Redleaf Gallery, Wollarhra (2025). He founded notable events such as Desert Equinox (solar art in Broken Hill) and NOX Night Art (bi-annual student-led exhibitions in Randwick Eco Park).
- 1994: NSW Traveling Art Scholarship
- 2002: Green Power Prize at Sculpture by the Sea
- 2013: Runner up Australian Event Awards
- 2015: Highly commended NSW Events Awards
Giddy supervises MFA candidates Mark Booth and Eric Lobbecke, exploring questions about sculptural mutability and political cartooning in fine art. He also serves as an international research fellow at Intercreate Aotearoa (NZ) and advises councils and art initiatives nationally.
