Sónia Almeida: A Pioneer of Plywood Sculpture and Conceptual Painting Sónia Almeida, born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1978, has emerged as a distinctive voice within contemporary art, primarily recognized for her innovative approach to sculpture using plywood and her exploration of conceptual painting. Her artistic journey began with formal training at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon and continued through postgraduate studies at Slade School of Fine Art in London, fostering a blend of tradition and experimentation that characterizes her oeuvre. Moving to Boston in 2008 along…