Attended Bradley University in Peoria Il, studying International Studies and Philosophy. Transferred to The School of the Art Institute of Chicago where he completed a B.F.A. in Fine Arts, 1991. Ka-EL continued studies at SAIC completing the M.F.A., 1994, studying Drawing and Painting . Completed the M Ed. Art Education, 2013, at the University of Illinois at Champaign, IL. He has worked with youth artist through the Hyde Park Art Center’s Partner in Arts and Visual Learners programs, Gallery 37 through the Boulevard Art Center and with the Chicago Park District.

for my ancestors after 400 years of slavery

Ka-EL Zakiah

“For My Ancestors After 400 Years of Slavery”

Acrylic on Canvas

48 x 60”

$5,000

2020

Beast of international trade

Ka-EL Zakiah

“Beast of International Trade”

Acrylic on Canvas

48” x 60”

$5,000

2020

running at night

Ka-EL Zakiah

“Running at Night”

Acrylic and Gold on Canvas

48” x 60”

$5,000

2020