Kevin Williams (WAK) Art Gallery
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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