The Sculptor of Light and Memory Jorge Gomes Vieira, a name synonymous with the evolution of Portuguese modernism, emerged as a transformative force in mid-century sculpture. Born in Lisbon on November 18, 1922, his artistic journey was rooted in a profound understanding of structure and space, shaped by early architectural studies at Lisbon University. This foundational knowledge of volume and proportion would later become the bedrock of his sculptural language. His formal training continued at the prestigious Escola de Belas Artes, where he honed his technical mastery over materials. Howev…