Soliana
Soliana has spent the last 15 years supporting teens as they synthesize their experiences into beautiful, creative college applications. They began working with students on the admissions process while living in London, where they also advised college counselors across the UK through the Fulbright Commission. Soliana loves empowering students to tell their own stories.
Soliana received their A.B. in English and American Literature from Harvard University, an MA in Image and Communication from Goldsmiths, and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where they received the New Artist Society Award. Soliana works across media to create self-portraits, sculptures, films, paintings, and collaborative group exercises. They published their first book, save your selves, in 2022 (Irrelevant Press). Soliana has participated in residencies and exhibitions in Ibiza, Addis Ababa, London, Milan, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Chattanooga and New York.