Paul Flores Explores Fragile Memories of Los Angeles in First Solo Exhibition
Offering a layered reflection on LA in perpetual flux.
In his first L.A. solo exhibition, Good Morning Los Angeles, How Are You?, artist Paul Flores wrestles with the uneasy relationship between nostalgia and change. Opening at CONTROL GALLERY, the show sidesteps a “love letter to the city” approach, instead offering a layered reflection on LA in perpetual flux.
Flores, a native Angeleno, doesn’t romanticize the skyline or the sun-drenched boulevards. Instead, his sculptural paintings stitch together fleeting moments: the hum of a neighborhood in transition, the scent of grilled meat drifting down the street, the ghostly imprint of places that no longer exist. His work evokes the feeling of walking through a city that’s both familiar and unrecognizable.
“These pieces are about the people, places, and experiences that have shaped my life here,” Flores shares. “From skating through streets that don’t feel the same anymore to quiet afternoons with friends, family gatherings and the local spots that have disappeared—it’s about holding onto those moments, even as they slip away.”
The exhibition will be go on view starting February 15 up until March 29. Head to CONTROL Gallery’s website for more information.
