About Corey Wesley — Harlem Artist, Author & Visionary Creative Partner
NYC-born artist and author merging business acumen with creative vision to craft transformational art partnerships.
Origins of an Artist: The Story of Corey Wesley
COREY'S ARTIST JOURNEY
Raised in New York’s Lower East Side, my early years were steeped in urban rhythm and cultural story-telling. After nearly two decades in financial services, I returned to expression through contemporary portraiture rooted in heritage and narrative.
Milton Wes Art pays tribute to that history—named for my grandfather Milton and my middle name Wesley—and creates one-of-a-kind work designed to elevate refined, modern spaces.
MILTON WES ART...
Honors the journey that shaped me. Named for my grandfather Milton—a NYC subway conductor—and my middle name Wesley, the brand creates one-of-a-kind aluminum and canvas artworks that transform spaces into stories. Every piece is sold once and never reproduced, ensuring true exclusivity for collectors and partners.
Published Author & Creative Voice
As a published author, I explore the complexities of human experience through storytelling rooted in emotion, culture, and identity.
Latest Release:
“A Love Affair of Deep Proportions: The Twisted Truth of Love and the Dark Side of Desire” (October 2024) — a powerful journey through relationships, loss, and redemption told through the eyes of David Christopher.
Recent Works:
“Behind the Mask”
“Soulful Spaces: African American Art in Modern Home Design” (2024)
“Empower...
Creative Collaborations & Business Ventures
My creative journey extends beyond the canvas. I have launched six successful brands spanning art, fashion and media.
• BlackOutEndeavors LLC – our image reached national television, featured by Whoopi Goldberg and Kendra Wilkinson.
• Rex Wes – my musical alter-ego, releasing original tracks and exploring the intersection of visual art and sound.
• “All About Dating” – a lifestyle blog that earned a Top 5 ranking from DatingSite.org.
Art and Music
Multi-Platform Creative
In the studio I become Rex Wes; behind the scenes I orchestrate art + sound to tell deeper stories. My shift from Wall Street to gallery walls proves that business acumen and artistic vision can amplify each other — not compete.
For collectors and commercial clients, I offer custom-art solutions: limited originals, hospitality installations and private editions tailored for refined interiors.
Beyond the Canvas
When I'm not creating art or writing, you might find me in the studio as Rex Wes, exploring how music and visual art intersect to tell more complete stories. This multi-disciplinary approach reflects my belief that creativity shouldn't be confined to single mediums.
My journey from Wall Street to gallery walls represents more than a career change—it's proof that business acumen and artistic vision can amplify each other rather than compete.