About:
Emilene Orozco (b. 1992) is a photo-based artist based in Los Angeles. Her work explores themes of labor, identity, and immigration through photography, mixed media, and installation. Drawing from her Mexican heritage, she creates visual narratives that center marginalized voices and examine the complexities of visibility, power, and cultural memory.
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
2025 40th Annual Made in California (MICA), Brea Gallery, Brea, CA
2025 It Goes On, Dutzi Gallery, Long Beach, CA
2025 Body Language, Max L. Gatov Gallery, Long Beach, CA
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
Artist Talk & Panels
2025 Max L. Gatov Gallery, Long Beach, CA
Awards & Recognition
2025 Staff Pick Award, Made in California, Brea Gallery, Brea, CA
2024 Jamiesson-Pechstein Endowed Scholarship Recipient, CSULB
2023-24 Presidents List, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Press & Publications