The City of Santa Clarita announces Fortitude, a solo photographic exhibition by artist Sena Clara Creston, on view at the Canyon Country Community Center through June 30, 2025. This immersive exhibition showcases a striking series of photographs capturing impromptu driftwood huts constructed on California beaches, examining the relationship between human shelter and nature’s unpredictability.
Through her work, Creston explores themes of solitude, vulnerability and the desire for control in the face of environmental instability. These temporary structures, built from weathered materials and set against eroding coastlines, evoke both fantasy and fragility. Fortitude invites viewers to reflect on their own connection to the environment and the symbolism of shelter in both physical and emotional contexts.
Raised in New York City, Creston’s perspective is shaped by the urban search for privacy and personal space. Her photographs—presented as light boxes, installations and sculptural elements—bridge the boundary between the constructed and the natural, encouraging audiences to engage with these liminal landscapes.
For more information about Fortitude and upcoming art opportunities with the City of Santa Clarita, please contact Garrett Fagan at artistcall@santaclarita.gov.
