Kevin Williams (WAK)
Represented by The Collection Shop Updated on Thursday, February 20, 2025
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 giftâ€Â. 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..
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Kevin Williams (WAK) One Day You Will Be KING Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Young Money - Stevie Wonder Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Living For The City - Stevie Wonder 1970s Hand Deckled Giclee on Paper
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Kevin Williams (WAK) 2020- Civil Unrest Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Rebuilding The Black Family Premium Edition Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) No Justice - No Peace Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Respect The Dream - Tuskegee Airmen Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Malcolm X - Worth Dying 4 Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) 2020- Civil Unrest Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Living For The City - Stevie Wonder 1970s Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Harriet The Emancipator Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Madonna & Child on MLK Boulevard Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Young Money - Stevie Wonder Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) 4 Shady Premium Edition Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Stolen Queen Premium Edition Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Watch Where You Pointin That Thang!! Giclee On Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) The Gatherer Premium Edition Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Emancipated - Free Your Mind Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Young Money - Stevie Wonder Hand Deckled Giclee on Paper
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Mind Body & Soul Premium Edition Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) 40 Acres - This House Will Do Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Masters View - Gordon Parks Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) The Gatherer Remarque Premium Edition Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Masters View - Gordon Parks Hand Deckled Giclee on Paper
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Strong Am I Remarque Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Masters View - Gordon Parks Premium Edition Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Harriet The Emancipator Giclee On Canvas Artist Proof
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Living For The City - Stevie Wonder 1970s Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Still On My Mind Remarque Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Rebuilding The Black Family Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Still On My Mind -Giclee On Canvas Artist Proof Hand Embellished
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Kevin Williams (WAK) 2020- Civil Unrest Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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Kevin Williams (WAK) Still On My Mind Premium Edition Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
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