Francis X. Pavy (b. 1954) is a Louisiana-based artist. His paintings capture the spirit of Southern and Louisiana culture. Pavy’s work draws from the region's folklore, music, and traditions, blending history and mysticism into narrative-driven compositions.
Pavy studied art at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, developing a visual language rooted in the area's heritage. His career was shaped by close connections with Louisiana's music scene; his art reflects the rhythm and energy of zydeco, blues, and Cajun music.
He integrates history, folk art, and contemporary abstraction. This style has been described as "narrative abstraction" or "contemporary South Louisiana iconography."
His practice includes painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, and Virtual/Augmented reality, all exploring the visual storytelling that defines his career.
A celebrated cultural figure in Louisiana, Pavy continues to create art that honors the soul of Cajun life while pushing the boundaries of contemporary Southern expression.
