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