Alicia Leal Veloz: A Visionary Voice of Cuban Folk Art Alicia Leal Veloz, born in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, in 1957, stands as a prominent figure within contemporary Cuban art—a painter whose oeuvre delves into the profound interplay between femininity and masculinity, imbued with the spirit of Cuban folk traditions. Her artistic journey began at San Alejandro Fine Arts School in Havana in 1980, where she honed her skills and established herself as a member of UNEAC (National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba) and IAA/AIAP (International Association of Art), cementing her position within the…