David Haines

David Haines is a Senior Lecturer in Visual Art at Sydney College of the Arts, University of Sydney. He holds a BA(VA) from UNSW and a PhD from the University of Sydney. His research focuses on interdisciplinary practices blending installation art, sound performance, and aroma chemistry, often exploring unseen energies like cosmic rays and electromagnetic fields. Collaborations with Joyce Hinterding are central to his work, producing immersive installations exhibited globally.

Education:

• BA(VA), UNSW
• PhD, University of Sydney
• GradDipProfArtStudies, UNSW

Research interests include aroma utilization in art, real-time 3D game engine visuals, and hydrogen alpha solar photography. His work bridges science and art, using technologies like gas chromatographs and thermoelectric modules. Key projects include Energies: Haines & Hinterding (2016) and Pink Steam (2022).

Awards:

• Australia Council for the Arts 2-year Fellowship (2017)
• Premier of Queensland's National New Media Art Award (2008)

Advising and grants: Haines has held academic positions at COFA (UNSW) and University of Western Sydney. His work involves institutional collaborations like the Museum of Contemporary Art and Bundanon Trust. Current research explores VR environments and aroma-based installations.

Key affiliations include the Sarah Cottier Gallery and Asialink-Myer Foundation. His work is represented in major collections including the Tate Liverpool and Sao Paulo Biennale.