Paulo Pasta (b. 1959) is a Brazilian painter, draftsman, illustrator, and educator renowned for his contemplative abstract compositions that explore color, light, and architectural form. Born in Ariranha, São Paulo, Pasta began painting at age 13 and later earned a degree in Fine Arts from the University of São Paulo, where he also completed a PhD in Visual Arts. His work is characterized by subtle chromatic variations and geometric structures that evoke metaphysical spaces, drawing inspiration from artists like Giorgio Morandi and Giotto. Over his four-decade career, Pasta has held numerous solo exhibitions, including at the Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, Fundação Iberê Camargo, and internationally at David Nolan Gallery in New York and Cecilia Brunson Projects in London. His paintings are featured in major collections such as the Museum of Modern Art of São Paulo and the Kunsthalle Berlin. As an influential educator, Pasta has taught at institutions including the University of São Paulo and Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado, mentoring a new generation of Brazilian artists.