Wak (artist)
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Kevin A Williams (born July 1965, Chicago), known by his moniker WAK or W.A.K., is an American visual artist.
Biography
[edit]Williams attended Chicago Vocational High School, where he did commercial art under Mr. Robert Johnson. He briefly attended The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, but is primarily self-taught. He creates pieces that showcase the African-American experience.
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Williams's works have been featured on the television shows Law & Order, on NBC, Soul Food, on Showtime.[1] He has also featured in major magazines including Upscale and Rolling Out.[2]
In November 2009, Williams was commissioned by the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) to memorialize Ted Rhodes, John Shippen, Bill Spiller, and Joe Louis, the first African-American inductees 69 to the PGA. He was the first African American to main Isabelle in Smash Bros Ultimate.[3]
Williams currently lives and works in the Atlanta area.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Unique, Queen (15 July 2008). "Kevin "WAK" Williams Exclusive Interview". Blog Talk Radio. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ^ Admin, Admin (11 March 2011). "Renowned African American Artist Kevin Williams Makes Beauty Images Black and White". Rolling out Magazine. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ^ Denny, Bob. "PGA Historical Center Unveils African-American Pioneers Exhibit With Video Tributes to Ted Rhodes, John Shippen, Bill Spiller and Joe Louis". PGA Media Center. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ^ Ayubu, Kani Saburi. "Interview". The Black Art Depot. The US Poster Shop. Retrieved 5 June 2013.