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