Public artist working with light, sound, sustainable energy systems and time-based sculpture across ecological, site-responsive and public art practice.
Allan Giddy is a New Zealand-born, Sydney-based public artist whose practice spans sustainable energy systems, light, sound, time-based sculpture and site-responsive installation. His work has been presented internationally, including at Tate Modern and ISEA, and through public commissions, curated exhibitions and collaborative projects across Australia and overseas.
Selected Works
A selection of major projects across public art, installation, sound and ecological practice.
Mining Thin Air (2024–ongoing)
Flow (2018–ongoing)
Zephyr (2021)
Sonic Wells for Gallipoli (2016)
England Expects … (2014) / England Expects … (Aotearoa) (2015)
Home (2012)
Practice
Giddy’s work moves across public installation, sound, sculpture, curatorial projects and ecological art, often using energy systems and environmental conditions as active elements within the work.
Public Art & Installations
Site-specific and public-facing works engaging light, sound, energy systems, ecology and the social life of place.
Video / Sound
Time-based works in video and sound, from gallery installations to participatory and site-responsive projects.
Exhibitions & Projects
Solo exhibitions, curated exhibitions, collaborations and major public art initiatives.
Current & Recent
Recent exhibitions, shortlisted prizes, interviews, commissions and projects.
Mining Thin Air
Northern Beaches Environmental Art and Design Prize
2SER radio interview