Morosité (2013) Painting by Pioch

Pioch, is a contemporary French painter born in 1980 and based in Perpignan, Catalan territory. Self-taught and instinctive, Pioch has developed a distinctive style that blends free figuration with elements of street art (urban art), as well as influences from art brut and singular art.

His works serve as an open book to his life, expressing his emotions—joys, disappointments, desires, and sorrows. Through his paintings, Pioch bares his soul, revealing his authentic and touching personality without restraint. He places great importance on the titles he gives to his paintings, ensuring that each one provides insight into the emotion or message he wishes to convey, inviting viewers to understand the underlying meaning through their own interpretation.

Pioch’s art is resolutely avant-garde, always incorporating modern and graphic touches. His works aim to provoke thought and reaction, never striving for conventional beauty, but ensuring that they leave a lasting impression on those who encounter them.