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