2025 "022-25" Abstract Expressionist Monochrome Black & White Painting by Mark Lewis

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Provenance This original abstract work is offered directly from the private collection of the artist’s family. Mark Lewis (b. 1958) … Read more Provenance This original abstract 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 a cornerstone of American sports history, this collection represents the family’s enduring creative legacy. Direct stewardship by the artist’s kin ensures an ironclad line of provenance, providing collectors with a significant heritage asset that bridges a storied Midwestern bloodline with contemporary West Coast modernism.

The Piece "022-25" is a masterful exploration of form and kinetic energy through a strictly monochromatic lens. By stripping away all color, Lewis focuses the viewer’s attention on the raw tension between deep blacks, crisp whites, and an array of tonal greys. The composition is defined by architectural, "shattered" geometry and thick, relief-style gestural strokes that capture a sense of explosive motion. This "Action Painting" style is a direct reflection of Lewis’s background in the Hollywood film industry, where he learned to use light and shadow to create a cinematic sense of depth on a flat surface. Housed in a custom black gallery frame, this piece serves as a powerful, timeless anchor for high-end minimalist or industrial-chic interiors.

The Artist Mark Lewis’s creative journey is uniquely American. A U.S. Navy veteran who traveled the world, Lewis later found success as an actor in Hollywood, appearing in ER and the film Anger Management. This varied life experience—from military discipline to cinematic storytelling—is distilled into his "living art." Based in Southern California, Lewis is celebrated for textured surfaces that respond dynamically to shifting light, ensuring the work remains immersive and "not flat."

Condition

Condition: Excellent. The monochromatic values are crisp and the paint surface is pristine. The custom gold gallery frame is in new condition and ready for immediate professional installation.

Specifications

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Dimensions: 27"H x 23"W (Framed)

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