She began painting geometric works inspired by the favelas ; her later work became more abstract .
In 1954 , Nicolao returned to Rio de Janeiro , where she resumed painting , working in the studio of Candido Portinari .
Nicolao began painting geometric works inspired by the favelas ; Nicolao later work became more abstract .
In 1954 , Nicolao returned to Rio de Janeiro , where she resumed painting , working in the studio of Candido Portinari .