Elizabeth Peralta (they/she), also known as Eli, is a Boricua-Dominican artist, espiritista, Reiki practitioner, and cultural organizer whose work bridges ritual, healing, and visual storytelling. Rooted in Afro-Caribbean spiritual traditions and collective liberation, Eli creates community-centered art that uplifts ancestral memory, resistance, and collective joy. As an educator at Parsons School of Design and organizer, they advocate for decolonization, racial justice, and an independent Puerto Rico. Whether through cultural work, healing gatherings, or public rituals, Eli’s practice holds space for collective transformation, emphasizing care, creativity, and connection as tools for justice.

Photo by Ana Paula Teixeira