Natalie Cunningham, Overbirden (ANIMAL & NATURE 2022)

A little Willie Wagtail hanging out alone appearing to cycle through a range of emotions as he overlooks the beach. I couldn't help but project the human experience on this bird as it resembled someone taking solace in the calm of the ocean as they process their thoughts and feelings.

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