Wega Nery Gomes Pinto: A Brazilian Polymath of Color and Verse Wega Nery Gomes Pinto (1912-2007), a name perhaps less familiar than some of her contemporaries, represents a vibrant and often overlooked corner of Brazilian artistic history. Born in Corumba, Mato Grosso do Sul, to a family deeply rooted in the region’s rich indigenous heritage, Wega's life was inextricably linked to the landscapes and traditions of the Pantanal – a vast wetland area teeming with wildlife and cultural diversity. This early immersion profoundly shaped her artistic vision, informing both her paintings and her poe…