2025 "012-25" Abstract Expressionist Cobalt & Sunburst Painting by Mark Lewis

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The Provenance This work is offered directly from the private collection of the artist’s family. Mark Lewis (b. 1958) is … Read more The Provenance This work is offered directly from the private collection of the artist’s family. Mark Lewis (b. 1958) is the great-grand-nephew of the legendary Hall of Fame pitcher Denton True “Cy” Young. While the "Cy Young" name is synonymous with American athletic excellence, this collection represents the family’s creative legacy. Stewardship by the artist’s kin ensures an ironclad line of provenance, making this a rare heritage asset that bridges a storied Midwestern bloodline with contemporary West Coast fine art.

The Piece "013-25" is a visceral study in Primary Abstraction. The palette is dominated by vibrant Cobalt Blue and a radiant Sunburst Yellow, anchored by architectural Black and White gestural lines. Unlike Lewis’s more muted, atmospheric works, this canvas pulses with the high-energy "Pop" sensibility of Southern California. The thick, structural impasto creates a "shattering" effect, where the colors seem to collide and vibrate against one another. It is a confident, high-contrast piece that demands to be the focal point of a modern loft or a creative executive suite.

The Artist Mark Lewis’s path to the canvas was anything but traditional. After serving in the U.S. Navy and finding success as an actor in Hollywood (with roles in ER and the film Anger Management), Lewis pivoted to fine art in 2006. This "cinematic" background is evident in his compositions; he views his canvases as "living art" rather than flat surfaces, using light and texture to create an immersive, 3D experience for the viewer. His work is a bridge between the grit of the American Midwest and the luminous, experimental spirit of the California Modernist movement.

Condition

Condition: Pristine. The colors are exceptionally vivid, and the paint surface is stable with high-relief texture. The custom gallery frame is new and in gallery-ready condition.

Specifications

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Dimensions: 25"H x 21"W (Framed)

Authentication: Hand-signed by Mark Lewis; includes an official COA. See less