2025 "039-25" Abstract Expressionist Navy & Ochre Painting by Mark Lewis

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Evaluation Offered directly from the private collection of the artist’s family, this original abstract by Mark Lewis (b. 1958) carries … Read more Evaluation Offered directly from the private collection of the artist’s family, this original abstract by Mark Lewis (b. 1958) carries an impeccable line of American heritage. Mark 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 history, this collection celebrates the family’s creative lineage. Direct stewardship by the artist’s kin ensures a seamless history of ownership, making this piece a significant heritage asset for collectors of contemporary fine art with deep historical roots.

The Piece "039-25" is a visceral study in kinetic movement and tonal weight. The composition features a complex, layered background of Midnight and Navy Blue, which serves as a shadowy stage for bold, architectural sweeps of Ochre and Gold. Lewis utilizes his signature "Action Painting" style to create a central, arcing White gesture that acts as a light source, providing a sense of cinematic depth. This "living art" reflects his background as a Hollywood actor; the work is inherently theatrical, using high-relief impasto to ensure the surface responds dynamically to shifting environmental light. Housed in a custom Black gallery-grade frame, the work serves as a commanding, sophisticated anchor for modern or transitional interiors.

The Artist Mark Lewis’s path to the canvas is a uniquely American success story. A U.S. Navy veteran who traveled the world, Lewis later found success in Hollywood, with credits in ER and Anger Management. This varied life experience—from military discipline to visual storytelling—is distilled into his work. Based in Southern California, Lewis is celebrated for his "non-flat" technique, utilizing heavy textures to bridge the grit of his Midwestern roots with West Coast modernist aesthetics.

Condition

Condition: Excellent. The paint surface is pristine, stable, and features intense gestural relief and high-clarity color saturation.

Frame: The Black gallery frame is in new, gallery-ready condition and provides a sharp, sophisticated finish to the work.

Specifications

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Dimensions: 21"H x 25"W (Framed - Landscape Orientation)

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