Mark Lewis

Mark Lewis (b. 1958) is a contemporary American artist whose work serves as a vibrant dialogue between historical lineage and the high-energy world of modern Pop Art. Based in Glendora, California, Lewis’s perspective is uniquely shaped by his heritage as the great-grand-nephew of Major League Baseball legend Cy Young. This connection to an American titan informs his exploration of cultural icons, shifting them from mere subjects into symbols of national identity.

A pivotal era in Lewis’s career was defined by his tenure with the prestigious Centaur Fine Art Galleries in Las Vegas. During this period, Lewis was a featured artist in the celebrated "Pop Art Extravaganza," exhibiting alongside the late Steve Kaufman (SAK)—the legendary protégé of Andy Warhol. This collaboration solidified Lewis’s position within the Neo-Pop movement, blending the "Warholian" focus on celebrity with a raw, gestural abstract intensity.

Lewis is most noted for his technical innovation: painting directly onto high-grade acrylic glass. This method creates a "floating" 3D effect, allowing light to permeate the medium and giving the work a luminous, architectural depth. His pieces are not merely viewed; they are experienced as multi-dimensional objects tha...

Mount San Antonio College, Walnut California
Citrus College, Azusa, California

Featured Artist: Pop Art Extravaganza, Centaur Fine Art Galleries, Las Vegas, NV (Exhibited with Steve Kaufman).

Permanent Representation (Former): Centaur Fine Art Galleries, Las Vegas, NV.

Special Presentation: Cy Young Festival (Featured Artist highlighting the intersection of sports history and fine art).

Private Collections: Works held in significant private and corporate collections throughout the United States and internationally.