sometimes a photographer, maybe a poet, always a vessel
Molly Olwig Solorzano is a multidisciplinary artist based in Cincinnati, working across photography, painting, and text-based projects. Her practice explores presence, place, and memory, crafting imagery and objects that reflect the quiet architecture of identity and the emotional landscapes of lived experience.
Originally from St. Louis, she studied English at Loyola University New Orleans, where she began developing her photographic practice. With nearly a decade of professional experience in the photo industry, Solorzano has collaborated with brands and individuals to create story-driven work that balances technical precision with conceptual inquiry.
Solorzano’s work has been featured in Vogue Italia’s PhotoVogue and exhibited in New York City, New Orleans, Denver, and Salt Lake City, highlighting a commitment to both professional craft and authored artistic exploration.
Awards
Awarded ‘Best Of’ twice by Vogue Italia’s PhotoVogue. Selected 39 times.
Barbara Claire Ewell Creative Writing Contest 2018 Winner
“In My Watermelon Dress.”
Outstanding English Writing Major awarded by Department of English Faculty, 2018
Clients
Rookwood Pottery
Backcountry.com
Artifact Uprising
Krewe Eyewear
Lekha
Fera
Porter Lyons
Color of Fashion
Saint Claude Social Club
Hemline
Coming Soon
My life is a testament to the resilience of my people (2024)
UNSEEN at Redline Contemporary Art Center
March 13, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Assorted works at In Session, Rhinegeist Brewery
March 7, 2026
Previously
Assorted collection: Metropolis Coffee Rino, Denver.
November 2024-August 2025
For a moment (2024) - In the Urban Landscape
at the Curtis Center for the Arts, CO.
March 2025
[digital photograph]
As the sun sets (2021) - Abstract Sur-real at
New Orleans Photo Alliance, New Orleans.
November 16th, 2024 – January 14th, 2025
[film photograph]
Watch Us Dance & Tastebud (2023) - House of Bloom,
Curated by Ariana Hoch. Banshee House. Denver. 2024
[digital photograph diptych]
Gerrell (2020) - One Shot to Rule Them All, Salt Lake City. 2023
[digital photograph]
Watch Us Dance & Tastebud (2023) - Camelback Gallery: Flower Power. Finalist award, 2023
[digital photograph diptych]
Human (2019) - Femaissance: Gemini, New Orleans. 2019
[digital photograph triptych, canvas]
Threads (2017) - Sonder, NYC. 2019
[poetry chapbook, digital photographs]
Seeking Silver
A newsletter of sorts, to show up up as I am, in process, and invite others into that process too.