Liorzh, meaning ‘Garden’ in Breton, is the pen-name of Gabriel Picard.

Born in 2001 in coastal northwestern France, Liorzh credits his influences to the 20th century converging the surrealism, and the vivid architecturalism of Bauhaus, with the retro dreamscapes of Golden-age Sci-fi.

Liorzh style is instinctual and non-traditional. Self - taught since 2020, Gabriel is guided by his training in landscaping and further informed by his colour-blindness which draws him to the dynamism of 70s colour palettes. Yet, at heart his work is inspired by his love of music. The result is kaleidoscopic colour, and bold gradients which visually illustrate sound.

Specialising in digital airbrush and graphic design, his album covers and show posters cater to the music industry. Gabriel’s work having been commissioned by popular artists such as; The Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Cage The Elephant, Fontaines D.C., Paolo Nutini and more… Much like the breadth of his influences, his work spans across genre, from Rock to Folk, back to his roots in the German and French Electronic Music scene. However, Liorzh has also collaborated with brands like Dr Martens, Champion or GQ Magazine, and is always keen to expand his creative vision.

(Words by Gracie Oddie-James)