Meet The Artist

Kayla Kay, also known as KVYLV KVY, is a Cincinnati-based artist. As a graduate of UC, she excelled in her studies, with art always being her primary focus. Having spent much of her youth dedicated to drawing and designing, art became a place of solace for her.

Growing up surrounded by a rich tapestry of culture and creative influence, Kayla cultivated a passion refined design. What began as fashion sketches in her childhood bedroom evolved into a distinctive creative vision. Today, Kayla creates sophisticated, trend-forward artwork that blends timeless elegance with modern culture, transforming inspiration into collections designed to leave a lasting impression.

Young woman with curly hair wearing blue sunglasses and colorful overalls sitting in a white booth.

DAILY INSPIRATION

VOYAGE OHIO

Past Projects

Colorful chalk art of flowers and a dog on a concrete sidewalk, with a small paper sign taped to the ground nearby.

Clifton Sidewalk Chalk Fest

Kayla was sponsored by Los Postrillos to design a chalk mural in front of their restaurant on Ludlow in Clifton.

A fashion display featuring a dress designed by Kayla Kendrick with floral embellishments and feather accents, on a mannequin with no head. A sign next to the display includes a description about Kayla Kendrick and her work, at a fashion event or gallery.
Sign with text about a fashion designer named Kayla Kendrick, her background, her designs, a fashion show, and related event details.

Bold, reimagining and timeless. Kayla designed an evening gown for The DragonFly Foundation Grand Gala ‘25. An event that raised over $100,000 for cancer research.

THE TDF GRAND GALA