Original Abstract Expressionist Drip Painting by T. Lewis

This is an original abstract expressionist Mixed Media painting on paper or board, housed in a simple white wooden frame under glazing. The artwork features a complex composition of 'drip' and 'splatter' techniques, heavily influenced by the Action Painting style popularized by mid-century artists like Jackson Pollock. The palette is dominated by an earthy, muted olive-green and grey background, punctuated by high-contrast splashes of vibrant crimson red and stark white. The red pigment shows varying levels of opacity, suggesting a heavy application of paint, while the white drips create a web-like linear pattern across the center and right side of the composition. A notable dark, almost black, void-like shape anchors the upper right quadrant. Upon close inspection, the lower right corner features a signature and date, appearing to read 'T. Lewis 91', indicating the piece was likely created in 1991. The craftsmanship demonstrates a spontaneous energy with controlled chaos in the layering. The condition appears stable within the frame, showing no immediate signs of moisture damage, though the white frame exhibits minor scuffs and a small numbered sticker '18' in the bottom right corner, suggesting a prior auction or inventory history. The style is characteristic of late 20th-century contemporary abstraction.