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The impact of geometry

Geometry is present in Fernando Velloso's art from the start of his career as much as it is the product of the development of his language, although the two dimensions do not follow a linear progression (some figurative experiments are made after his exercise of abstract art). His preference for constructiveness was something gradually revealed to him rather than the result of intellectual speculation.

In the early 70s, Velloso was looking for artistic learning and Augusto Rodrigues suggested that he should study with Abelardo Zaluar. Velloso was a secondary student when he first arrived at Rodrigues' studio in Rio, and he was impressed by his host's "sheer geometry". "I got geometrical right away", recalls Velloso, saying that this experience was more important than anything that he would study in Architecture School, out of which he would drop afterwards.

Two other artists made a strong impression on Velloso besides Abelardo Zaluar: Arcangelo Ianelli and Carlos Scliar. By the time he started to get noticed on Belo Horizonte's art circuit, these three had, according to Velloso, already inoculated him with the geometry virus.
 
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