Wesley George

Wesley George (b. 2000) is a self-taught British artist based in London. Mostly known for Expressing ideas through portraiture, George translates meaning with colour and symbolism. Dismantling racial narratives and focusing on the overlooked stories of black figures being the core focus. when reflecting on the western canon of art, george notes how representation can be limited, often being used to uphold white supremacist ideals, portraying dimensional black characters. This is echoed by today’s portrayal of black people in the arts, which george aims to transform. In 2020 He exhibited at the prestigious Jd Malat gallery, in the group show “Isolation Mastered” and later voted second favourite artist by a public jury. In January 2021 He was featured on the Art tv series “NextBigThing” and announced winner of the judges prize by a panel of experts, becoming a participant in theotherartfair. He’s exhibited twice more at the Jd Malat gallery.

UKNA Projects:

Robert Walters Group UK New Artist of the Year Award 2021

4C Group UK New Artists Bursary Recipient

Taking Place: Lincoln - New Artist Collective