A Surreal Vision was a photographic group exhibition presented by LoosenArt at Millepiani, Rome, Italy, from June 1–30, 2017. The show explored surreal and avant-garde approaches to photography, offering imaginative and unconventional interpretations of contemporary society.
The exhibition gathered works from international photographers who used surrealist inspiration to question, reframe, and expand today’s reality. Among the selected works was Lost in Death Valley, featured both in the gallery exhibition and in the accompanying catalog available for purchase.
EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS
Artists’ Reception – Los Angeles Center for Digital Art, Los Angeles, CA, March 2018
Group exhibition held at the Los Angeles Center for Digital Art (LACDA) from March 8–31, 2018. The show brought together a diverse group of international and local digital artists, highlighting the variety of creative voices working in digital media. The exhibition opened with a special Artwalk preview on March 8 and an Artists’ Reception on March 10, giving the public an opportunity to meet the creators and experience their work firsthand.
The Meaning of Green was a group exhibition at Gray Loft Gallery in Oakland, California, exploring the many interpretations and symbolic dimensions of the color green. The show highlighted works reflecting themes of nature, renewal, growth, and transformation.
Among the featured works was Lost in Death Valley by Sena Cakiroglu, a striking photographic piece that juxtaposes the stark desert landscape with an ethereal burst of green. The artwork was also included in the exhibition’s catalog and made available for purchase, further extending its reach beyond the gallery walls.
Jurors Ann Jastrab and Jan Watten selected 19 images from 14 BAPC photographers for the exhibition, which was presented both in person in Oakland and online from September 11 to October 30, 2020
A visual reportage documenting the devastating wildfires in the San Francisco Bay Area was presented through my photographic series Smokey Road. The project captures both the haunting destruction and the unsettling beauty of landscapes transformed by fire, offering a reflective narrative on the fragility of nature and the human impact of environmental crisis.
This body of work was featured in the November 2020 issue of Fotoğraf Dergisi, a leading photography magazine in Turkey. Through this publication, Smokey Road reached an international audience, sharing the emotional and visual intensity of one of California’s most infamous wildfire seasons while contributing to the global dialogue on climate change and resilience.
The quality of light on a subject had a profound effect on the power of a photograph. Its color, direction, and diffusion often defined the success or failure of an image. As filmmaker Aaron Rose once said, “In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.”
This exhibit, held from December 31, 2020 – January 21, 2021, featured images whose strength relied on the quality of the light. Whether light or dark, bright or dull, natural or artificial, the subject of these works was the magic, the possibilities, and the nuances of light itself. All capture and processing methods were welcomed.
The exhibition was juried by Laura Moya, who selected approximately 40 images for display in the Middlebury gallery and another 40 for the Online gallery. All chosen works were also published in the official exhibit catalog.
Solo Exhibition
Sculpting with Light – Sierra Arts Depot Gallery, Reno/Sparks, NV (May 4–25, 2024)
Presented a body of photographic works exploring light as both subject and medium, transforming landscapes into immersive visual experiences. The exhibition emphasized the sculptural qualities of light and its role in shaping perception, mood, and narrative. Featured a public reception on May 18, 2024, hosted by Sierra Arts Foundation at the historic Depot Gallery.
Selected Exhibitions / Displays
Sculpting with Light – Sierra Arts Foundation, Galleries at Work Program, Reno, NV (September 1-29, 2023)
As part of Sierra Arts Foundation’s Galleries at Work initiative, I presented a series of photographic works installed throughout the modern Reno Orthopaedic Center building for the month of September. This program connects local artists with broader audiences by showcasing artwork in professional and commercial spaces, while also enriching the daily environment for employees and visitors.
