Limited Edition Stone Lithograph
Sensual, mysterious, and deeply symbolic, Michael Parkes’ Almost Fallen Angels I explores the fragile line between divinity and desire, light and shadow. This exquisite stone lithograph captivates with its dreamlike composition, where celestial beauty and human vulnerability intertwine in a moment of ethereal stillness.
A striking dark-winged angel reclines, her form both powerful and delicate, exuding an air of quiet surrender. Her deep black wings, rendered with extraordinary detail, contrast against her luminous skin and the softness of her cascading auburn hair. In a surreal yet tender gesture, a swan—often a symbol of purity and transformation—reaches out, as if offering comfort or urging her back to the heavens. The gradient sky, fading from light to dark, mirrors the tension between ascent and descent, divinity and earthly longing.
Parkes masterfully evokes an atmosphere of contemplation, beauty, and mystery, drawing the viewer into a narrative that is both intimate and universal. Almost Fallen Angels I is a must-have for collectors who appreciate the artist’s ability to balance the celestial with the sensual, offering a piece that speaks to the depths of the soul while stunning the eye.