Contemporary Portrait Artwork – Harlem, New York

Collector-Grade Portraiture. Edition of One.

Large-format contemporary portrait artwork created for collectors and designers who acquire with intention — not decoration.
Signed · Certificate of Authenticity Included · Never Reproduced
Red gold dripping portrait art contemporary face manipulation aluminum print NYC artist dramatic wall decor"

Currently Exhibiting in New York City

A new body of contemporary portrait work examining identity, visibility, and the tension between composure and exposure.

On view at The Bernie Wohl Center at Goddard Riverside · March 6–27, 2026 · Opening Reception: March 6 | 7–9 PM

Select works from the Unapologetic Faces series are available for private acquisition.

EDITION OF ONE · SIGNED · CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY · PERMANENTLY ARCHIVED

Presence Changes a Room

A singular contemporary portrait defines the space — it doesn't decorate it.
A singular contemporary portrait defines the space — it doesn't decorate it.
Male portrait art contemporary profile red blood dripping aluminum print NYC artist wall art
FOR THE INTENTIONAL COLLECTOR

Who Is This Work For?

Do you collect to decorate — or to define identity?

Does your space reflect who you are becoming?

Are you drawn to work that holds cultural weight — not just aesthetic appeal?

Milton Wes Art is created for collectors who acquire with intention — not impulse.

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Modern portrait art with contrasting profiles, contemporary aluminum print by NYC artist, statement wall decor

The Room Isn't Missing Furniture. It's Missing Presence.

A singular portrait doesn't decorate a space — it defines it.
Edition of One · Signed · Archived Upon Acquisition

About the Artist

Corey Wesley is a Harlem-based contemporary figurative artist whose work explores identity, visibility, and the emotional tension between composure and exposure. Drawn to the silent language of the face, he transforms vulnerability into presence — creating bold portrait compositions that reflect the beauty found within fracture and the power of being fully seen.

Corey Wesley wearing glasses and a black sweater with a checkered pattern, standing in front of colorful artwork.