EXHIBITION 015

CONTROL GALLERY proudly presents EXHIBITION 015: Good Morning Los Angeles, How Are You?, the first L.A. solo exhibition from artist Paul Flores

In a sea of exhibitions proclaiming to be “love letters” to LA, glorifying the city as it is, Los Angeles native, Paul Flores, shifts the conversation to one of frustration with the constant state of transition and change afflicting the city in which he grew up. Through a complex, layered and sculptural form of painting, Flores creates amalgamations of moments that linger long after they’ve passed.

No Onions, 2025, 24 x 36 in, Custom-Crafted Vinyl and Spray Paint on Fabricated Aluminum Sign Box


Los Angeles is a city of contrasts: old and new, transient yet enduring. In this show, Flores explores how places—whether they’re bustling or abandoned—leave lasting imprints on our lives.  The faces of friends intertwined with strangers, the heat of a dry summer night, the smell of grilled meats wafting from a few houses down, the feeling of a forgotten neighborhood, all come together to create a narrative of nostalgia, community, and loss. Although the artist’s tone is one of melancholy, there is acceptance of what cannot be controlled, and comfort in immortalizing the memory through visual representation.

This collection of works is a reflection on the people, places, and memories that have shaped my experience in this city, capturing the essence of both the tangible and the intangible. From skateboarding down once familiar streets, to the warmth of family gatherings, the quiet afternoons spent hanging with friends, and the memories of shops and diners that have closed their doors for good—each piece reflects a moment frozen in time, both personal and universal, Flores shares.


Paul Flores in his Los Angeles Studio.


As these moments fade into memory, they remain powerful reminders of the connections we forge with our surroundings. Through his work, Flores seeks to capture the subtle beauty of these fleeting experiences, inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the memories of their own lives—especially those moments that seem to exist just out of reach, yet never truly fade away.

GALLERY & RETAIL HOURS
Wednesday – Saturday: 11 AM - 6 PM
Sunday – Tuesday: Closed

ADDRESS
434 N La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036


ABOUT PAUL FLORES
Paul Flores (b. 1989, Los Angeles) is an artist and graphic designer. His work is inspired by historical logos, past ephemera, visual communications, and advertisements. The inspiration for his work draws on iconic imagery ranging from aged wall signs, vinyl/acrylic textures, worn light boxes and murals and all things graphic. The works are often social commentaries on issues addressing family, migration, labor, and the displacement of working-class communities. His focus attempts to capture trends and relevant artifacts from past commercial and artistic traditions and render them into experiential works today.

Paul Flores has been exhibited internationally, most recently in group exhibitions at Good Mother Gallery in Los Angeles & Veta Galleria in Madrid, as well as in a duo-exhibition at HVW8 Gallery in Berlin.


ABOUT CONTROL Gallery
CONTROL Gallery was born of a desire to reclaim space that so many artists have been excluded from. It not only explores the vast primal instincts of mark-making, but also the most experimental and expansive artwork being made in the world today. CONTROL champions artists who have been at the forefront of rule-breaking artistry and anti-establishment practices. It brings together a community of creators that have done things their way, while paving roads for a new generation that drives the very idea of art beyond any real or imagined boundary.

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EXHIBITION 015

HELLO LOS ANGELES. HOW ARE YOU?


PAUL FLORES


02.15.25 - 03.29.25

CONTROL GALLERY proudly presents EXHIBITION 015: Good Morning Los Angeles, How Are You?, the first L.A. solo exhibition from artist Paul Flores

In a sea of exhibitions proclaiming to be “love letters” to LA, glorifying the city as it is, Los Angeles native, Paul Flores, shifts the conversation to one of frustration with the constant state of transition and change afflicting the city in which he grew up. Through a complex, layered and sculptural form of painting, Flores creates amalgamations of moments that linger long after they’ve passed.

No Onions, 2025, 24 x 36 in, Custom-Crafted Vinyl and Spray Paint on Fabricated Aluminum Sign Box


Los Angeles is a city of contrasts: old and new, transient yet enduring. In this show, Flores explores how places—whether they’re bustling or abandoned—leave lasting imprints on our lives.  The faces of friends intertwined with strangers, the heat of a dry summer night, the smell of grilled meats wafting from a few houses down, the feeling of a forgotten neighborhood, all come together to create a narrative of nostalgia, community, and loss. Although the artist’s tone is one of melancholy, there is acceptance of what cannot be controlled, and comfort in immortalizing the memory through visual representation.

This collection of works is a reflection on the people, places, and memories that have shaped my experience in this city, capturing the essence of both the tangible and the intangible. From skateboarding down once familiar streets, to the warmth of family gatherings, the quiet afternoons spent hanging with friends, and the memories of shops and diners that have closed their doors for good—each piece reflects a moment frozen in time, both personal and universal, Flores shares.


Paul Flores in his Los Angeles Studio.


As these moments fade into memory, they remain powerful reminders of the connections we forge with our surroundings. Through his work, Flores seeks to capture the subtle beauty of these fleeting experiences, inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the memories of their own lives—especially those moments that seem to exist just out of reach, yet never truly fade away.

GALLERY & RETAIL HOURS
Wednesday – Saturday: 11 AM - 6 PM
Sunday – Tuesday: Closed

ADDRESS
434 N La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036


ABOUT PAUL FLORES
Paul Flores (b. 1989, Los Angeles) is an artist and graphic designer. His work is inspired by historical logos, past ephemera, visual communications, and advertisements. The inspiration for his work draws on iconic imagery ranging from aged wall signs, vinyl/acrylic textures, worn light boxes and murals and all things graphic. The works are often social commentaries on issues addressing family, migration, labor, and the displacement of working-class communities. His focus attempts to capture trends and relevant artifacts from past commercial and artistic traditions and render them into experiential works today.

Paul Flores has been exhibited internationally, most recently in group exhibitions at Good Mother Gallery in Los Angeles & Veta Galleria in Madrid, as well as in a duo-exhibition at HVW8 Gallery in Berlin.


ABOUT CONTROL Gallery
CONTROL Gallery was born of a desire to reclaim space that so many artists have been excluded from. It not only explores the vast primal instincts of mark-making, but also the most experimental and expansive artwork being made in the world today. CONTROL champions artists who have been at the forefront of rule-breaking artistry and anti-establishment practices. It brings together a community of creators that have done things their way, while paving roads for a new generation that drives the very idea of art beyond any real or imagined boundary.

PRESS ENQUIRIES
info@beyondthestreets.com

SALES ENQUIRIES
info@control.gallery