Night Flight 

"Night Flight" is a captivating surrealist painting by Michael Parkes, renowned for his intricate and dreamlike imagery. The artwork depicts a woman soaring through the night sky on the backs of swans, her delicate form juxtaposed against the vastness of the celestial backdrop. A male figure, seemingly a jester or performer, dances in the distance, holding a hoop and a swan. Parkes' masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and mystery, drawing the viewer into a world of fantasy and wonder. His signature style, characterized by meticulous detail and an ethereal quality, is evident throughout the composition, capturing the essence of nocturnal flight and the boundless possibilities of imagination.