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