Corey Wesley — Contemporary Figurative Art in New York
Currently ExhibitingUnapologetic Faces: The Cost of Being Seen: New York City
A new body of contemporary figurative work exploring composure, exposure, and emotional tension. Presented at The Bernie Wohl Center at Goddard Riverside in Manhattan.
Reception: March 6 | 7–9 PM
Public exhibition open to collectors, designers, and the Harlem community.
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.
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.