Split in Silence — 24×36 Original Aluminum Art

⭐ One-of-a-Kind · Glossy Aluminum · Museum-Quality

"Split in Silence" is a 24×36 original aluminum artwork by Harlem-based artist Corey Wesley. This piece confronts the quiet rupture between two identities—the self shown to the world and the self carried in secret. Inspired by the artist’s personal journey through addiction, longing, physical desire, and emotional conflict, the work captures the intense pull between public composure and private struggle.

The dual faces, divided by stark black, white, and red, reflect the tension of living two lives at once—one shaped by expectation, the other driven by impulse. The dripping paint evokes unraveling, confession, and the moment truth begins to surface. It is a portrait of stillness on the outside and battle on the inside—a visual echo of contradictions, cravings, and the silence that surrounds them.

Produced on premium HD aluminum using high-definition dye-sublimation, the artwork delivers striking saturation, crisp detail, and luminous reflective depth. The glossy finish intensifies the color contrast and emotional impact, giving the piece a bold, contemporary presence that shifts with surrounding light. Its frameless, edge-to-edge presentation creates a clean floating gallery effect perfect for modern interiors.

Details

• 24×36 original glossy aluminum artwork (one-of-a-kind, never reproduced)
• Premium HD aluminum with exceptional clarity and tonal depth
• Glossy finish for heightened vibrancy and reflective brilliance
• Frameless, edge-to-edge modern gallery presentation
• Ready to hang with a rear-mounted floating hanger
• Lightweight, durable, and fade-resistant
• Certificate of Authenticity included
• Secure, insured packaging for safe delivery

Perfect For

• Modern luxury living rooms, executive offices, and bold feature walls
• Home offices, creative studios, and professional environments that value emotional depth
• Spaces exploring identity, vulnerability, and personal evolution
• Collectors of emotionally charged contemporary aluminum portrait art
• Design-forward boutique, hospitality, and reception interiors
  

“My silence was loudest when I was living two lives.” — Corey Wesley

Beneath its striking surface lies a hidden message—the silent truth of the selves we sacrifice. The central silhouette takes on the shape of a chess piece, echoing the role of the pawn: the figure we push forward, risk, or disguise to protect the deeper parts of who we are. In this work, that pawn becomes the self we offer to the world while our private battles unfold in silence. The black, white, and red division represents the internal chessboard where addiction, desire, loneliness, and longing move in quiet conflict. “Split in Silence” reveals the tension between the life lived in daylight and the one navigating shadows—a portrait of strategy, survival, and the parts of ourselves we place on the front line just to make it through.