WÂPOSHPYII

Paityn Savoie is a Métis/Cree illustrator. They hold a Bachelor of Design in Illustration with a minor in Printmaking from the Alberta University of the Arts.

Working across illustration, paint, print, textiles, and mural work; Paitynʼs practice brings together natural forms with a subtle sense of unease, shaped by the rural landscapes of the midwestern prairies. Their compositions are defined by bold, uncanny forms and restrained, intentional colour palettes.

Paityn carries the cultural name WÂPOSHPYII, meaning ‘Rabbitʼs Footʼ. This name informs a practice grounded in story and land. Through their work, they share symbols and teachings that reflect Indigenous relationships to the natural world, rooted in respect, reciprocity, and continuity.