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The lithograph A Gift for the Disillusioned Man by Michael Parkes features a surreal scene of a man in a suit with his back turned and a playful, winged female figure gazing at him. She stands on tiptoe, her hair flowing upwards, hiding a flower with a mischievous expression.
A Gift for the Disillusioned Man
Aditi is an abstract stone lithograph featuring a woman in a blue winged dress with an Egyptian-style headdress and one exposed breast, sitting beside a falcon-headed figure. The artwork blends ancient Egyptian motifs with surreal elements reminiscent of Michael Parkes.
Aditi
The limited edition stone lithograph Almost Fallen Angels I evokes the surreal style of Michael Parkes, depicting a winged figure reclining amidst abstract shapes. Dark wings and long red hair contrast against a light backdrop shifting from blue to white.
Almost Fallen Angels I
A surreal illustration, inspired by Michael Parkes Almost Fallen Angels II, shows a seated figure with dark wings, long blonde hair, and thigh-high black stockings. The scene includes a white bird reaching a beak to the figures finger against a gradient sky.
Almost Fallen Angels II
The product Angel Experiment is an abstract artwork featuring a serene red-haired woman with futuristic attire and mechanical wings, with a bird-like creature integrated into her garment. The piece blends organic and mechanical elements using delicate lines and soft colors to capture surrealism.
Angel Experiment
Three winged women in a surreal, art nouveau style, reminiscent of Michael Parkes’ ethereal touch, are adorned with intricate patterns. One strikes a sphinx-like pose against a geometric mosaic backdrop resembling the Angel that Stops Time lithograph.
Angel that Stops Time
A woman in a classical dress plays a lyre, gazing at a large, elegant dog that echoes Anubis mythology. The minimalist background enhances their presence. This refined artwork perfectly captures the timeless allure of Michael Parkes limited edition stone lithograph Anubis.
Anubis
An ethereal figure with flowing hair and wings, lightly draped in fabric, stands connected to a graceful spotted leopard. This scene captures the captivating essence of Auromira Dreaming as swans glide dreamily in the background.
Auromira Dreaming
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Ballet Mistress
A stylized portrait titled Beatrice features her with curly reddish hair, a ruffled white collar, an ornate patterned garment, and a flowing cloak. She gazes sideways against a deep red background in the style of Michael Parkes.
Beatrice
Beatrice Alone is a limited edition stone lithograph depicting a woman in a black and white gown, reminiscent of Michael Parkes style, seated beside a swan. Set against a dark background, it emphasizes her serene elegance with geometric patterns in the lower left corner.
Beatrice Alone
A surreal illustration in the style of Michael Parkes depicts a partially nude angelic figure with detailed wings, golden jewelry, and flowing hair, flying gracefully against a soft gradient background, inspired by Beyond the Night.
Beyond the Night
The Broken Promises artwork features a surreal scene with a winged cat, a floating figure in a hat, and a bird with a human face. Cracked eggshells symbolize broken promises on the ground against a backdrop of warm, muted colors.
Broken Promises
A figure named Cleopatra, draped in flowing red cloth, reclines alongside a black cat on a ledge. This scene resembles a Michael Parkes stone lithograph with its minimalist background and subtle classical elements.
Cleopatra
A surreal illustration from the Concerti Vivaldi collection features angels and musicians under an ethereal sky. An angel conducts while others play beside a ballet dancer on an invisible line, with a swan, cat, and clouds enhancing the fantasy atmosphere of this fine art piece.
Concerti Vivaldi
Dante captures a dreamlike realism with its depiction of a serene person in medieval attire holding a swan against a rich red background, clothed in intricate patterns, evoking the enchanting touch of Michael Parkes.
Dante
The lithograph Dark Sphinx by Michael Parkes depicts a mythological black creature with wings and a human face, reclining next to a nude figure with long braided hair, a staff, and a small ribbon at the back, all set against a minimalistic neutral background.
Dark Sphinx
The Designing the Sphinx stone lithograph by Michael Parkes features a winged sphinx with a human face and lion body, alongside a nude figure with short hair and small wings holding a staff, all set against geometric patterns.
Designing the Sphinx
The Diamond Warrior artwork features a humanoid with wings and a helmet of metallic and organic design, embracing a serene draped woman against a muted landscape with smoke.
Diamond Warrior
Titled Dusk, this piece depicts a person with flowers in their hair playing double pipes, seated beside a relaxed cheetah on a black marble ledge. A smoking urn sits to the right against a sky-blue geometrically-patterned wall, echoing the style of Michael Parkes lithographs.
Dusk
Educating Eve, a limited edition stone lithograph by Michael Parkes, features a nude figure reclining on a block above a calm lion. Two armored guardians with poles stand nearby as a small winged creature hovers, crafting an ethereal scene.
Educating Eve
In the stone lithograph Ex Libris by Michael Parkes, a woman in white reads an open book beside a small winged creature with a closed one, seated on a stack of books and softly illuminated by a lamp on the left.
Ex Libris
A woman in a long dress and a bird on her head mirrors Michael Parkes magic style. Her hands under her chin, amidst a geometric-patterned background, embody the soft colors of Gift of Wonder through intricately winged artwork.
Gift of Wonder
Michael Parkes stone lithograph, Jeanne d’Arc, depicts a woman in a futuristic outfit seated on a stylized horse with a goblet, while Jeanne d’Arc stands nearby with a staff. The scene is whimsical, rendered in soft colors and delicate lines.
Jeanne d’Arc
The Khensu artwork, reminiscent of Michael Parkes, depicts a robed figure with horn-like hair welcoming an eagle on the arm. Two dog-like creatures gaze up at a delicate crescent moon in the blue sky.
Khensu
Surreal artwork inspired by Michael Parkes: A balancing female figure in white holds a mask and ball, standing on a ledge above a sci-fi creature. Whimsical characters surround them against a pale sky, echoing the enchantment of the Last Circus.
Last Circus
Little General
A tall, pink lotus flower on a long stem stands against a light backdrop featuring abstract shapes and faint handwritten text on the right. The base displays geometric blue and black patterns, reminiscent of a stone lithograph, evoking spiritual awakening. Product Name: Lotus.
Lotus
The surreal artwork L’après-midi d’un Faune features a dancer in a dynamic pose with flowing cloth, encircled by abstract skeletal human and animal figures. Faint sketches in the backdrop evoke motion and transformation, reminiscent of a stone lithograph.
L’après-midi d’un Faune
Mayan Spring: A surreal stone lithograph depicting a nude woman with wavy hair, a parrot on her shoulder, an iguana and sword in hand. Nearby, a hummingbird drinks from a flower amidst a backdrop of soft colors and abstract details.
Mayan Spring
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About Michael Parkes

Michael Parks - Magical Realist. What is unusual about Michael Parkes is that in his images metaphysical and spiritual elements are joined into reality. His work evokes a mysterious atmosphere, which can often only be deciphered with the help of ancient mythology and eastern philosophy.

In the fantasy world of Parkes, the laws of earthly reality are abolished, and space and time enter into their own motionless communion. It is tempting to speak of a dream world with Parkes, if it were not for the fact that the ‘dream world’ of Michael Parkes surpasses all of our dreams in audacity, freedom and intensity. In short, in Michael Parkes, the figurative art of our age has found a new, fascinating and extremely authentic exponent.

Michael Parks - Magical Realist. What is unusual about Michael Parkes is that in his images metaphysical and spiritual elements are joined into reality. His work evokes a mysterious atmosphere, which can often only be deciphered with the help of ancient mythology and eastern philosophy.

In the fantasy world of Parkes, the laws of earthly reality are abolished, and space and time enter into their own motionless communion. It is tempting to speak of a dream world with Parkes, if it were not for the fact that the ‘dream world’ of Michael Parkes surpasses all of our dreams in audacity, freedom and intensity. In short, in Michael Parkes, the figurative art of our age has found a new, fascinating and extremely authentic exponent.

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What is Magical Realism?

Magical realism traditionally used when referring to literature, is the concept of fictional or mythological elements introduced into reality. The contradiction creates a dramatic effect within the works. Michael Parkes is particularly inspired by literature and his art usually consists of mythological creatures comfortably interacting with mundane items of reality in a unique way. His infatuation with these concepts is what amkes Michael Parkes a master in the works of magical realism.

What mediums does Michael Parkes work in?

Michael Parkes is a master of stone lithography and also creates in a variety of mediums such as oil paintings on canvas, sketches on paper, and bronze. Michael Parkes work is also available in a wide range of giclee prints on canvas.

What are stone lithographs?

Stone lithography is a manual printing process that was made popular by Picasso, Giacometti, and Toulouse Lautrec in the 19th and 20th century. The artist will use stone to create an image then transferred to paper. Each color of ink is laid onto the paper separately, Parks uses up to ten colors per piece! This is a laborious task; He spent many years working with masters of stone lithography to develop a seamless creative process.

Can I get these limited editions anywhere else?

As of now, we are the exclusive gallery of Michael Parkes in the United States for new releases and originals. We have partnered with Michael Parkes and his publisher in Europe to get you all of the new releases as soon as possible.

Where does Michael Parkes get his inspiration from?

Michael has spent years studying metaphysics and philosophy, he also has a passion for mythology and history. Parkes takes common themes and ideas and represents them with iconic forms.

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