Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Décio Vieira de Moraes, widely known as Décio Vieira, emerged from the vibrant cultural landscape of São Paulo in 1916. Born into a city brimming with artistic energy, he was destined to become a pivotal figure in Brazilian concrete art – a movement that sought to strip painting down to its essential geometric forms and primary colors. His early life instilled within him a deep appreciation for both mathematics and the natural world, influences that would profoundly shape his distinctive artistic vision. Vieira’s formal training began at the Fundação Getúli…