David B. Smith Gallery

Kris Lewis studied at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, before relocating to Los Angeles where he lives and works today. His reverence for the old masters is apparent in his depiction of the human figure, which he uses as a vector for hidden stories, delicate emotion, and universal truth. Lewis’ paintings are a response to both historical portrait painting and popular culture, powerfully combining traditional art practice with contemporary content. His work has been exhibited in galleries throughout the world, and his painting, Sprung, was featured on the cover of American Art Collector Magazine.