Devin Wesley

Devin's artistic practice is dedicated to showcasing the divine essence of Black people and representing the full range of their emotional expression, which is often neglected in mainstream depictions of Blackness through media and culture. As a portrait artist, Devin strives to capture the inherent realities of our lived experiences, highlighting our diversity and spiritual wisdom.

By forgoing the use of color in his work, he directs the viewer's gaze towards the interplay of light and dark, symbolizing the contrast between strength and imperfection. Using portraiture as a conduit for consciousness, his ambition is to delve into the contemporary truths we face in modern America and the endangerment of our liberties of freedom, knowledge, and self-expression.

Art Noir Group Exhibition, The Battery SF, San Francisco, CA, 2023

Wearable Art Gala Group Exhibition, Waco Theater, Los Angeles, CA, 2022

Light & Shade Group Exhibition, Las Lagunas Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA, 2022

Made In California Juried Exhibition, Brea Gallery, Brea, CA, 2022

Art Is Love Group Exhibition, BG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA, 2020

Wearable Art Gala Group Exhibition, Waco Theater, Los Angeles, CA, 2019

17 Nations: An Exploration of Masculinity Group Exhibition, Innerspace Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, 2019