Discuss the roles of an artist that Kehinde Wiley fills.

One of the largest roles that Wiley fills is the one that
stresses how art and social transformation go hand in hand.  Wiley is not one that feels
that art is meant to be separate from the social conditions that give rise to it.  For
this reason, Wiley's subjects are real world people that he has encountered and
represents the concept of modern African- American masculinity captured in Classical
painting style.  Wiley has been able to provide a glimpse into how men of color, in
particular African- American males, can be viewed.  This is in stark contrast to the
stereotype which does not link African- American males to classical European style of
art.  Wiley believes that his art is meant to make a clear statement between what is
presents in society and what can be possible in it.  It is this transformative nature of
art that sees Wiley fulfill the notion of art as being a vehicle for social change.  In
the subject manner, style, and intent behind his works, Wiley believes that the artist
can be representative of social activism and change.