2025 "024-25" Abstract Expressionist Ochre & Charcoal 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. While the Cy Young name is a cornerstone of American sports history, this collection represents the family’s creative legacy. Direct 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 "024-25" is a visceral study in structural depth and organic contrast. The composition features a bold Ochre Gold and Deep Charcoal palette, layered over a Warm Cream ground. Lewis utilizes a signature "action painting" style, where thick, architectural Black gestural lines cut through the gold to create a sense of "shattered" geometry and explosive energy. This "atmospheric maximalism" reflects Lewis’s background in the Hollywood film industry—the canvas feels like a captured moment of cinematic motion rather than a flat surface. Housed in a custom black gallery-grade frame, it serves as a sophisticated, high-energy focal point for modern or transitional interiors.

The Artist Mark Lewis’s path to the canvas is a uniquely American story. 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," which he meticulously designs to respond dynamically to shifting light. Based in Southern California, Lewis is celebrated for his textured surfaces and bold, expressive modernism.

Condition

Condition: Excellent. The paint surface is pristine and stable, featuring high-relief impasto with vibrant color saturation.

Frame: The custom black gallery frame is in new condition and ready for immediate professional installation.

Specifications

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

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

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