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