Through fine art photography, Adrian seeks to document parallels between avian life and the perseverance and vulnerability inherent in all things, capturing tensions between outward beauty and internal conflict.
By exploring the symbolic role of birds in and around the coastal town of Newquay, Cornwall, Off Season draws inspiration from a recent focus on life by the ocean during the harsh winter months.
The birds that remain embody a complex range of human emotions, yet they are often overlooked.
Their behaviour reveals an impressionistic narrative of loss, resilience, and the passing of time. Highlighting the cyclical and seasonal nature of human experience—always in motion, continually seeking connection, yet often alone.
Their graceful yet transient nature reflects moments of longing, retreat, and quiet turmoil. Mirroring our own struggles and juxtaposing sharply with the freedom of flight.
A lack of clear structure flows with the unpredictable nature of the land, ocean, and sky; emphasising the omnipresent role that birds play within and around our coastal towns.
Far from the glossy magazines and media-driven portrayals of modern-day Cornwall, Adrian embraces the emptiness and fragmentation found in the authentic scenes surrounding him.
This journey uncovers small, unnoticed moments of connection with the natural world at a time when the heart and mind may need it most.