Unapologetic Faces: The Cost of Being Seen
Installation views from the debut exhibition of Corey Wesley’s contemporary portrait series exploring identity, visibility, and emotional presence at Goddard Riverside in New York City.
ARTIST STATMENT
Unapologetic Faces began with an earlier idea I called Crack Faces. I was meeting people moving through transitional moments in life, and as I spoke with them, I began to see both fracture and beauty in the face. What first appeared as hardship revealed something deeper—resilience, vulnerability, history, and presence. Over time, the work evolved into a broader meditation on the human experience and the emotional cost of being seen. This series reflects the truth that our faces carry stories, and that within what others may overlook, there is often extraordinary depth, strength, and beauty.
OUR FACES TELL A STORY BEFORE OUR WORDS DO
Currently Exhibiting Unapologetic Faces: The Cost of Being Seen: New York City
Exhibition Details
Unapologetic Faces: The Cost of Being Seen
Presented at The Bernie Wohl Center at Goddard Riverside
New York City
Opening Reception
March 6, 2026
Additional Viewing Hours
Fridays 5–8 PM
March 13 and March 27
COREY WESLEY - EXHIBITION GALLERY
Explore Corey Wesley’s Exhibition Gallery from Unapologetic Faces: The Cost of Being Seen, a debut New York City presentation of one-of-one contemporary portrait artwork. View installation moments, exhibition footage, and the lived presence of the work for collectors, interior designers, and hospitality spaces seeking original contemporary art by a Harlem artist.
Images from the opening reception and exhibition installation at Goddard Riverside in Manhattan
Works from the Exhibition
Select works from the Unapologetic Faces: The Cost of Being Seen series remain available for acquisition. Collectors and design professionals may view available works or contact the studio directly for inquiries.