2025 "044-25" Abstract Expressionist Crimson & Scarlet 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 American provenance. Lewis is the great-grand-nephew of the legendary Hall of Fame pitcher Denton True “Cy” Young. While the world honors the Cy Young name for athletic precision, this work highlights the family's artistic lineage. Stewardship by the artist’s direct kin ensures an ironclad line of provenance, transforming this work into a significant heritage asset for serious collectors.

The Piece "044-25" is a visceral study in heat, motion, and chromatic saturation. The palette is an uncompromising arrangement of Crimson and Scarlet Red, set against a background of Luminous White and Charcoal. Lewis utilizes a signature "Action Painting" style, where thick, structural Black gestural lines create a "shattered" geometric effect that seems to explode from the center of the canvas. This "living art" reflects his background as a Hollywood actor; the work is inherently cinematic, utilizing high-relief impasto to create a sense of depth and movement that responds dynamically to shifting light. Housed in a statement Brushed Gold gallery frame, the warm metallic surround serves as a luxurious anchor for the fiery, high-energy composition within.

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 (ER, 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 and stable, featuring high-relief gestural texture and intense color saturation.

Frame: The Brushed Gold gallery frame is in new, gallery-ready condition and provides a sophisticated, warm finish.

Specifications

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

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

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