John Savio, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John Savio

Norwegian Sámi-Kven painter

Date of Birth: 28-Jan-1902

Place of Birth: Bugøynes, Northern Norway, Norway

Date of Death: 09-Apr-1938

Profession: painter, xylographer, graphic artist

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About John Savio

  • John Andreas Savio (January 28, 1902 – April 13, 1938 ) was a Norwegian artist of Sami and Kven descent who was known for his woodcuts.
  • He is thought to have been autodidact as artist. Savio was the first Sami artist with a formal arts education; he graduated from The Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry, which is now a part of Oslo National Academy of the Arts.

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