Ballerina Noir by Kevin Williams (WAK)

Kevin Williams (WAK) Art Gallery

Gallery updated on Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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Kevin A. Williams better known by the art moniker WAK, his initials backwards, is an American painter and businessman from Chicago’s Southside. He is one of the most celebrated figurative storytellers of this era with his collection of paintings being the most widely circulated urban fine art series in the world.At the age of 15, Kevin A. Williams started working as an artist, on Chicago’s Historic East 87th Street Black Business District, drawing and painting images for clothing boutiques and hair salons. At 19, he became a cosmetology illustrator for Soft Sheen hair products which eventually led to a commission from Alberto Culver USA, to create "Standing Appointment" which depicts 4 women under hair dryers, for their Motions hair care line. It is regarded the most popular art image in the history of the hair care industry. While developing his fine art line, Williams worked exclusively with the late Actor\Comedian Bernie Mac as his personal artist for over 15 years, creating over 20 original paintings, including a very important piece commissioned by the Actor\Comedian as a gift for Oprah Winfrey. The piece titled “Anointed Gift” was unveiled on Oprah’s televised 50th birthday celebration, and was regarded by her as “the most amazing gift”. This amazing gift currently hangs in the lobby of Winfrey’s Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. In November 2009, Williams was commissioned by the Professional Golf Association (PGA) to memorialize Ted Rhodes, John Shippen, Bill Spiller, the first African-American inductees to the PGA who were denied membership during their professional careers, along with honorary member, heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis. Williams also made history by becoming the 1st African American artist to have a painting to permanently hang in the PGA National Museum in Port St. Lucie, Fla. In April 2018 ,Williams was commissioned by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated to create a centerpiece for the newly renovated national headquarters in Chicago,Illinois. " The One" depicting the founding, legacy and continued life of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority..

Kevin Williams (WAK) Current Portfolio

Ballerina Noir The Gatherer Touch The Sky Proud Africa Brother To The Night Reclaimed Parlaying in Paris MLK - Worth Dying 4 THE GUARDIAN Still On My Mind Remarque Still Standing It's Not A Game The Washers Ophelia Hershey Kiss In Red Ali - 1963 Going Swimming The Gatherer 4 Shady Date Night Protect Provide Love Take 5 Harriet The Emancipator African Lillies Unbreakable Not Yours Masters View - Gordon Parks Ophelia Les Africans in Paris The Right !!! Stolen King Emancipated - Free Your Mind Mind Body And Soul Premium Edition 2020- Civil Unrest Reclaimed Printers Proof Road To Victory The Sound of Serenity The Gatherer Premium Edition MASTERS VIEW - Gordon Parks Masters View - Gordon Parks Premium Edition Printers Proof Young Money - Stevie Wonder Watch Where You Pointin That Thang!! Still I Rise The Right !!! Daddy's Here Forward To Selma 2020- Civil Unrest BALDWIN Rebuilding The Black Family To Be Free Living For The City - Stevie Wonder 1970s Still Standing THE GUARDIAN Living For The City - Stevie Wonder 1970s Ali - Platinum Masters View - Gordon Parks Madonna And Child on MLK Boulevard Sister To The Moon Dear John Beautiful Breeze Masters View - Gordon Parks Premium Edition Generations Lost JET BEAUTY OF THE WEEK Respect The Dream - Tuskegee Airmen Rise Sax Appeal Born King Date Night Masquerade ALI - G.O.A.T. #2 BOOGIE WONDERLAND Rebuilding The Black Family Premium Edition Solo Printers Proof The Gatherer Remarque Premium Edition Poised Harriet The Emancipator HER Stolen Treasure Stolen Queen Seeing Green Young Money - Stevie Wonder One Day You Will Be KING Copper Colored I Am A Man 4 Shady Love Peace And Soul Love Peace And Soul Harriet The Emancipator 2020- Civil Unrest Oh Say Can You See Young Money - Stevie Wonder 40 Acres - This House Will Do Born King SAY IT LOUD !! The Worst Sight King Divide And Conquer Divide And Conquer THE CROWN IS HEAVY QUEEN Strong Am I Remarque Ali - America Strong Am I I Am A Woman Choose Peace Queen Printers Proof The Right !!! Premium Edition Finding Peace Reclaimed No Justice - No Peace Malcolm X - Worth Dying 4 Sunflower Dreams Tee Time Sax Appeal 4 Shady Premium Edition Still On My Mind Premium Edition Tee Time Living For The City - Stevie Wonder 1970s Solo Stolen Queen Premium Edition Love Will Come JET BEAUTY OF THE WEEK THE CROWN IS HEAVY KING Still On My Mind Black Swan