2025 "023-25" Abstract Expressionist Purple & Canary Yellow Painting by Mark Lewis

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Evaluation This original work is offered directly from the private collection of the artist’s family. Mark Lewis (b. 1958) is … Read more Evaluation This original 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. By acquiring this piece, the collector participates in the living heritage of a storied American bloodline. This direct family stewardship provides an impeccable line of provenance, elevating the work from a decorative object to a significant heritage asset.

The Piece "023-25" is a visceral study in high-contrast "Action Painting." The composition is defined by a bold interplay of Royal Purple and radiant Canary Yellow, set against a crisp White ground. Thick, architectural Black gestural lines slice through the color fields, creating a sense of "shattered" geometry and explosive energy. Unlike his more monochromatic studies, this work utilizes the tension between purple and yellow to create a vibrating, high-energy surface. This piece reflects Lewis’s background in the Hollywood film industry—the canvas feels like a captured moment of cinematic motion. Housed in a custom black gallery frame, it serves as a powerful focal point for modern and maximalist spaces.

The Artist Mark Lewis’s creative journey is as layered as his canvases. A U.S. Navy veteran and Hollywood actor with roles in ER and Anger Management, Lewis brings a sense of storytelling and scale to his abstract modernism. Formally trained in Southern California, his work is celebrated for its "living" quality—textured surfaces that respond dynamically to shifting light. He represents the intersection of the grit of the American Midwest and the experimental spirit of West Coast abstraction.

Condition

Condition: Excellent. The colors are exceptionally vivid, and the paint surface is pristine and stable with high-relief texture. The custom black gallery frame is in new condition and ready for immediate professional installation.

Specifications

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

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

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