The Puppet Collector
$3,500.00
Specification
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| Limited Edition | Print that is signed and numbered by the artist. |
| Shipping and Framing | This will come to you either unframed and tubed with complimentary Continental U.S. shipping – use code ARTFREESHIP – or you can add a custom frame with us. |
“The Puppet Collector” by Michael Parkes
Limited Edition Stone Lithograph
Step into the mystical world of The Puppet Collector, where fantasy and symbolism intertwine in Michael Parkes’ signature surrealist style. In this captivating stone lithograph, Parkes introduces us to an enigmatic winged figure—half celestial, half theatrical—who hovers in midair, delicately manipulating a fantastical marionette.
The collector, draped in flowing garments and adorned with a pointed cap, appears to be a master of unseen forces, skillfully suspending a strange, hybrid creature by its strings. The puppet itself, a curious blend of reptile and mammal, snarls with an almost lifelike expression, its presence teetering between the animate and the inanimate. Below, an equally peculiar creature observes with fascination, as if wondering whether it too is destined to dance on invisible strings.
With impeccable detail, Parkes masterfully renders each element—his delicate shading, ethereal tones, and playful yet profound composition create a world where reality bends and imagination reigns. The piece subtly explores themes of control, destiny, and the fine line between free will and manipulation, all wrapped in the dreamlike elegance of Parkes’ vision.
The Puppet Collector is a must-have for collectors of surrealist art, those who revel in the whimsical, and admirers of Michael Parkes’ extraordinary storytelling. Add this stunning lithograph to your collection and let its magic pull the strings of your imagination.
