Acácio Viegas

Contemporary Portuguese visual artist, born in 1976 in Viana do Castelo.

My journey in art is deeply influenced by my academic and professional background in design. As a Master in Industrial Design and visual artist, I use functionality and objectivity—the fundamental pillars of design—as a starting point to create a contemporary artistic discourse that deconstructs these very foundations. Through synthesis, geometry, and references to industrialization, I explore the balance between technical precision and creative freedom.

Sketches, three-dimensional models, and digital tools are the cornerstone of my creative process, allowing me to build a bridge between the physical world and my emotional, conscious, and unconscious experiences. Each piece is a reflection synthesized into geometric forms and symbols that, for me, embody the essence of nature's creation and the complexity of our existence.

In my practice, I strive to harmonize manual production and technology, exploring abstractions that evoke balance, transformation, and a fresh perspective on our connection to the world. My goal is to propose a shift in consciousness, a change in meaning, or a renewed relationship with our surroundings.

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Industrial Design
University of Porto / School of Arts and Design in Matosinhos.

Product Design ( Degree)
School of Technology and Management at the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo.

Engineering and Product Design (Degree)
School of Technology and Management at the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo.

Henrique Silva Visual Arts Award 2024
Selected for the competition, Paredes City Council, Paredes


Tribute to the Workers of Minho (Viana)
Public sculpture honoring the workers of Minho, commissioned by the Minho Business Association under the presidency of Ricardo Costa. Inaugurated by His Excellency the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the Minister of Territorial Cohesion, Ana Abrunhosa, and the Mayor of Viana do Castelo, Luís Nobre.
Viana do Castelo.
XII International Biennial of Espinho
Municipal Museum of Espinho.