Artist: Michael Parkes
Title: Surrender to the light
Medium: Stone lithograph on paper
Edition: Artist Proof 2/25
Artwork Dimensions: 69cm x 97cm / 27" x 38"
Frame Dimensions: 120cm x 92cm (47" x 36")
Condition: Image: Some foxing - See photos Frame: Knocks and marks. See photos.
About the artwork
In “Surrender to the Light,” Michael Parkes conjures a moment of transcendence through his signature blend of magical realism and classical draftsmanship. A luminous female figure, poised in mid-air with angelic wings unfurled, drifts toward a radiant source beyond the frame — her posture serene, her gaze inward. Accompanied by a whimsical armoured creature, she embodies both vulnerability and strength, as if shedding earthly burdens in favour of spiritual clarity. Parkes’ mastery of stone lithography is evident in the soft gradations of light and shadow, which evoke a dreamlike stillness. The composition invites viewers to contemplate surrender not as defeat, but as awakening — a passage into grace.
About the Artist
Michael Parkes, an American artist living in Spain, is a master of magical realism whose work bridges the mystical and the classical with astonishing finesse. Trained in fine art and graphic design, Parkes developed a distinctive visual language that fuses Renaissance technique with metaphysical themes. His compositions often feature ethereal beings, mythical creatures, and dreamlike landscapes, rendered with exquisite detail and emotional depth. Working primarily in stone lithography and oil painting, Parkes invites viewers into a world where symbolism and serenity coexist — a realm of transformation, inner strength, and spiritual awakening. Revered internationally, his art resonates with collectors and seekers alike, offering both visual beauty and philosophical reflection.
