“The Worst Sight,” by Kevin A. Williams (also known as WAK), is a compelling series of six paintings: Queen, King, Generation Lost (an elder), The Fishermen, The Washerwomen, and The Catch. The central theme is the painful legacy of the Maafa (Atlantic trafficking and captivity). From 1619 to 1865, the African-American story was marked by tragedy and trauma. Yet, the African-American past is not solely a tale of forced migration, captivity, and oppression; it is also a history rich in courage, resilience, and greatness. Kevin ‘WAK’ Williams masterfully captures this duality of pain and perseverance in “The Worst Sight.”
The first painting, Queen, portrays a regal African queen standing on the shores of her homeland. As she gazes across the Atlantic Ocean, her eyes behold ‘The Worst Sight’ imaginable—a slave ship approaching Africa. Tears stream down her face as she senses the evil in the air. Although she is destined to be captured and put in bondage, this queen will become the symbolic mother of the African-American people. In 1619, a new chapter in African history began.
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Excellent……The message comes through loud & clear.