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 new organizer with Juventud Unida Por La Independencia, they advocate for decolonization, racial justice, and climate liberation. Whether through collaborative installations, 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