About
Emilene Orozco (b. 1992) is a photo-based artist based in Los Angeles, California. Her work explores the Mexican-American experience, focusing on themes such as loss, generational trauma, and mass consumerism. Through her photography, Orozco captures the intersections of culture and personal history, creating visual narratives that provoke thought and evoke emotion.
Education
2025      BFA Photography, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
2023     AD-T Studio Arts, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA
2019      AA Photography, East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, CA
Selected Group Exhibitions
2024      Art of the Moment, Marilyn Werby Gallery, Long Beach, CA
2024      UNRAVEL, Icehouse Arts Complex, Long Beach, CA
2024      INSIGHTS, Marilyn Werby Gallery, Long Beach, CA
2024      Let it Linger, Max L. Gatov Gallery & Dr. Maxine Merlino Gallery,  Long Beach, CA
2017      New Voices, Vincent Price Art Museum, Monterey Park, CA​​​​​​​
Awards & Recognition
2024     Jamiesson-Pechstein Endowed Scholarship Recipient, CSULB
2023-24      Presidents List,  California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA​​​​​​​