Dailan Pugh Artist
Biography
A trip around Australia in the early 2020s inspired me to again focus more on my art, leading to me utilising the arid landscape of Purnululu National Park to explore a freer way to depict the landscape while being able to focus on the details I find fascinating.
Recognition
Environmentalisim
Most of my life has been directed towards active conservation, which leaves limited time for painting. I consider that, at times, the conservation gains I achieve from my activism far outweigh the benefits of my painting in raising awareness. Far better to save a tree or Koala than depict one. I can get a similar feeling of satisfaction from completing a well crafted report or submission as I can from a painting, at times with more significant effect. Though I still have a compelling desire to see where my artwork will lead.I have summarised some of the highlights of my environmental activism.
A Environmentalists Perspective on Conservation in north east NSW
I am constantly writing reports and proposals on issues, a few of which are available here.
For Whom the Bell Miner’s Toll
Submission to the EPA Inquiry: Royal Camp SF
Proposed Sandy Creek National Park
Nefa audit of Cherry Tree State forest
Audit of Whian Whian Private Property
Proposed Tweed-Byron Marine Park
Dailan’s forestry work is in part referred to on NEFA’s website: nefa.org.au