Coffs Harbour’s Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM). 17 May to 22 June 2025.
A big thanks to John Laidler my collaborator. We received some great feedback.
‘Your show is very special John. I left feeling optimistic – an emotion I haven’t experienced in a long time when reflecting on the state of the environment. Thank you for creating something uplifting!’
‘I believe every person there today will always remember today’s shared experience. How blessed we all are that you are part of our community. I am so grateful for your dedication to Nature and for your depth of connection to Country.’
‘I feel so inspired I am going home to get out my camera!’
‘John, yesterday we had the pleasure of seeing your exhibition at Coffs. It was wonderful. You are a gifted photographer, film maker, poet and philosopher. Let’s hope there will be more!’
‘I have just been to John’s exhibition at the Yarilla Arts and Museum, Gordon St, Coffs Harbour. John portrays the Urunga Wetland, and its development from a quagmire of toxic mining waste to its present glory by magnificent photos and evocative poetry. You have just two more days to see it before it closes – Don’t miss it!’
‘Congratulations on such a successfully attended exhibition – it has been fantastic seeing the dwell time of visitors in your exhibition and how many people have visited specifically for the show.’ V.J. Curator, YAM
