Reading in the garden (2014) Painting by Kaola Oty

Born in Iasi, Romania on 26th April 1978, Otilia Maria Cazacu, popularly known as Kaola Oty, embarked on her artistic journey at the School of Arts "Octav Bancila" Iasi. She later pursued advanced studies at the Academy of Arts "George Enescu" Iasi, earning both a Bachelor's and a Master's with a specialization in real investigation by shape, value, color, and volume. Beyond her education, Oty also honed her skills with courses in design and education, strengthening her foundation in the arts.

Kaola Oty's expansive career spans both painting and fashion design. She has played key roles in renowned fashion houses, with notable stints as an interior-decorator at SCExcalibur SRLIasi in 1999 and as a fashion designer at establishments like SCCasa SRLIasi and scKaty.

Globally recognized for her artistic prowess, Oty's work has graced galleries from Monaco to New York. Among her numerous accolades, the Palma d'oro in Sanremo 2022 and the 'Leone dei Dogi' prize in Venice 2015 stand out. Her versatile talents and international acclaim mark her as a luminary in Romania's art and design sphere.

• Nationality: ROMANIA
• Date of birth : 1978
• Artistic domains:
• Groups: Romanian Contemporary Artists