Belkis Ramírez: A Voice Carved in Wood Belkis Ramírez (1957–2019) stands as a singular figure within Dominican contemporary art, recognized primarily for her masterful manipulation of wood engraving and installation art. Her artistic journey began in Santiago Rodríguez, Dominican Republic, where she absorbed the vibrant cultural landscape that would profoundly shape her creative vision. Studying architecture and graphic design at Univ…