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Cory Van Lew is a Miami-based visual artist whose electrifying color palettes ignite canvases with raw emotion, cultural depth, and unyielding optimism. Born in Mission Viejo, California, with African, Natchez, and Dutch-German roots, Cory’s global travels shaped a bold, expressive style that pulses with life. A self-taught painter, he seamlessly integrates graphic design into his fine art practice, guided by his “Theory of Transmission” to infuse each work with identity, resilience, and universal joy. His disciplined mastery of color—merging traditional techniques with cutting-edge tech—captures the human spirit, cementing his place as a leading voice in contemporary art.

Cory’s prolific career spans galleries, museums, and digital frontiers. His TIMEPieces NFT project with TIME magazine redefined storytelling through vibrant digital art, while his Mike Tyson collaboration amplified his cultural impact. Partnerships with Disney’s Soul, iHeartRadio, and Nike/RTFKT showcase his versatility. Cory’s solo exhibitions—“Absurdity,” “Absurdity NYC,” “Blue Faces,” “WHAT I SEE: MIAMI,” and “SLEEP DEMONZ: ANXIETY OF THE UNKNOWN”—have captivated audiences at venues like ICA Miami, MAD Arts, and Christie’s, with WHAT I SEE: MIAMI debuting at NFTNow’s The Gateway during Art Basel Miami and SLEEP DEMONZ at MAD Arts. His Web3 projects, including “Faces of Web3” and “Phase 3,” alongside series like “WHAT I SEE: MIAMI” and “SLEEP DEMONZ,” push emotional boundaries through innovative technology.

Cory’s relentless dedication to his craft shines through his mastery of traditional processes and innovative tools like the iPad, Adobe, and AI, reflecting a deep understanding of materials. His endless yearning for creation comes from a mind filled with so many ideas that he can’t get them out fast enough onto paper. Committed to the community, he mentors youth through Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami. Through vivid colors and fearless narratives, Cory’s work bridges cultures and sparks resilience, inviting viewers to find their own stories within his art.