The Master of the Mural -
Born in California, David Flores was introduced to oil painting by his mother at the age of 7. Since then, Flores has developed a passion for creating art as a painter, muralist, and designer, where his work translates from walls and canvas to large sculpture and product design. He does not note the difference since all it takes is to create.
Flores began his career as an artist, using the urban landscape as his canvas. He quickly gained attention for his iconic imagery and bold use of color. His work is heavily influenced by pop culture. He often incorporates famous iconic portraits and Americana into his paintings.
By the age of 18 he was Internationally published and creating logos that are still heavily used in the skate industry today.
Through his work, Flores aims to challenge the traditional boundaries of fine art and demonstrate the potential for art to be appreciated in public spaces.
“World Stage Legacy" mural by David Flores Art, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum USC
Flores has an unrelenting need to constantly be creating. His use of vibrant colors and complex layering techniques gives his work a dynamic feel, while his attention to detail and style adds a level of nostalgia and familiarity. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the United States and internationally, and he has been commissioned for public mural projects around the world. He has also been featured in numerous publications and has won several awards for his work.
“I admire David Flores, he is not afraid of scale and it shows. His creativity allows him to produce a beautiful piece of art for your home, all while the same image works perfectly on a massive wall downtown”.
- Johnny Blanco
Flores is best known for his self-proclaimed "Stained Glass" and mosaic or segmented style. The impact of Flores' graphic style comes in its ability to allow the viewer to reinterpret a popular image they already have associations with. Flores' murals, acrylic paintings and sculptures have many iconic images, including images of late artists such as Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí and Jean-Michel Basquiat
Mural of Bob Marley on West Adams in Los Angeles, 2022
“Sirens” by David Flores looks out over the ocean on the border of Mission Beach and Pacific Beach in San Diego.
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) acquired the artwork of David Flores in 2006, where it resides in the museums permanent collection. He enjoys participating with a variety of companies to further his catalog. Some of these opportunities have led to great collaborations with Barney’s New York, Disney, Oakley, The Olympic Games, Medicom, Stussy, Nike, The Los Angeles Dodgers, The New York Racing Association, The Nelson Mandela Foundation, Equinox, The Mexican Consulate, The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Through his work, Flores aims to challenge the traditional boundaries of fine art and demonstrate the potential for art to be appreciated in public spaces.
He aims to make art that is not only visually striking, but also socially relevant.
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Graffiti can transform a neighborhood for the better but sometimes you get caught in the middle of a turf war over a legendary wall. NY POST STORY
He continues to push the boundaries of his art and inspire a new generation of artists.
For more on the artist visit www.davidfloresart.com
On My Wall
“Hirst” 2008 Limited Edition
by David Flores
Archival pigment print transfer on cold-pressed Steep Natural skate deck.
Signed and Numbered on Verso
Edition 150
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"I met David and Liv at “P-22” in La Jolla, California. An incredible mural with a great backstory”,
“David keeps making the world a better place with his artwork. As an artist I know how hard it is to create, let alone create art on this scale”.
- Johnny Blanco
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and learning a little more about
one of the Artist that
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better artist.
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