The Ohio Artist Registry (OAR) is an exciting opportunity for artists to share their work, connect with the creative community, and establish an online presence—all on a free, virtual platform! The OAR encourages artists working in all art forms, throughout Ohio and beyond, to create a profile, which allows them to better promote themselves and their work. Being listed in the OAR provides artists with new opportunities to share their work with clients, galleries, patrons, and audiences. A listing in the OAR does not confer an endorsement, approval, or verification by the Ohio Arts Council.
For more information, contact Kathy Signorino, artist programs director, at kathy.signorino@oac.ohio.gov or 614-728-6140.
2025 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition
Kayla Billings
Bio
Hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, Kayla Billings is an artist who holds a BFA in Studio Art from the University of Memphis. Her artistic journey has been shaped by her travels to South Korea and a deep exploration of self-expression. After a long period of disconnection from her art—and herself—Kayla rediscovered her passion in 2023 after moving to Ohio, reigniting her creative voice through pen and ink. Since then, she has been an active member in the local art scene and has exhibited her work at several local galleries, including Summit Art Space, Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, and Pinwheel Gallery. Through her art, Kayla has found a renewed appreciation for her own identity, creating pieces that celebrate resilience, femininity, and the timeless beauty of the human form.
Artist Statement
My work, rendered predominantly in black ink, celebrates the female form through a fusion of historical and contemporary influences. Drawing inspiration from the intricate details of medieval manuscripts, the fluid elegance of Chinese ink paintings, and the geometric patterns of Roman mosaics, I aim to bridge the past with the present. Equally influenced by contemporary art forms such as comics, tattoos, and prints, my drawings explore the interplay between tradition and modernity. Through bold lines, I seek to craft narratives that honor the timelessness of the feminine form while inviting viewers to connect with its evolving representation in art.
