Corey Wesley — Contemporary Figurative Art in New York
Unapologetic Faces: The Cost of Being Seen — Now on View in New York City
A new body of contemporary figurative portrait artwork exploring composure, exposure, and emotional tension. Presented at The Bernie Wohl Center at Goddard Riverside in Manhattan, the series introduces Corey Wesley’s exploration of identity and the emotional presence carried within the human face.
The exhibition remains on view through March 27, 2026. Visitors may experience the work in person during scheduled viewing hours, when Corey Wesley will be present to answer questions and meet collectors and guests interested in acquiring artwork from the series
Artist Present Fridays · 5–8 PM · Through March 27, 2026
The Bernie Wohl Center at Goddard Riverside · New York City
Select works from the Unapologetic Faces series remain available for acquisition. Private viewing and acquisition inquiries are welcomed during Friday artist hours.
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.
Edition of One · Signed · Archived Upon Acquisition
Furniture Fills a Room. Art Defines It.
A singular portrait establishes presence with permanence.
Art That Does Not Disappear.
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.
For acquisition inquiries, curatorial conversations, or design placements, collectors and interior designers may contact the artist directly.