2025 "025-25" Abstract Expressionist Crimson & Forest Green 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 synonymous with American athletic excellence, this collection represents the family’s creative lineage. Acquisition directly from the artist’s kin provides an impeccable line of provenance, making this a rare heritage asset that bridges a storied Midwestern bloodline with contemporary West Coast fine art.

The Piece "025-25" is a visceral study in tonal depth and kinetic movement. The palette is a sophisticated arrangement of Deep Crimson Red and Forest Green, set against a crisp White and Smoky Grey ground. Lewis utilizes his signature "Action Painting" technique, where thick, architectural Black and Charcoal gestural lines cut through the color 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 powerful focal point for modern or transitional interiors.

The Artist Mark Lewis’s path to the canvas is a uniquely American success story. 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 dedicated himself to fine art in 2006. This varied life experience—from military discipline to visual 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: 25"H x 21"W (Framed)

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