I've always been attracted to fantasy, anything not based on reality. Since I was a child, I've found inspiration in fairytales, folklore, mythology, books and poetry. They gave me a place where I could build my own stories.

For me, it's never been about the illustration. It's always been about the story. Every painting begins with something I want to say, long before I think about the image itself. That's what has always drawn me to art.

When Léanne and I started working together, we realised we shared a fascination for storytelling and imagined worlds. La Gloire became a way of bringing those worlds together, her vision for LANSAR, and my own artistic language.

This is the first time my work has moved beyond the walls of my studio and into everyday life. I like the idea that these stories can now travel with someone, becoming part of their own journey.

— Georgio Georgolios