I'm Nelia, but you can call me your girl - and I'm so excited to share my story with you! As an 18-year-old woman, I've always been a free spirit, always chasing my dreams and passions. Growing up, I was that kid who loved playing dress-up in my mom's closet, experimenting with makeup and styling different looks for myself and my friends. When it came time to choose what to do after high school, I knew exactly what I wanted - I wanted to create art that inspires people to break free from societal expectations and embrace their true selves.

For me, this means creating powerful images that capture the essence of female empowerment and self-expression. That's why I've spent countless hours researching symbolism, color palettes, and poses that evoke a sense of confidence, joy, and liberation in women everywhere! And I'm especially passionate about incorporating themes of inclusivity and diversity into my work - because every woman deserves to feel seen, heard, and celebrated. When I'm not creating art or studying the greats (hello, Frida Kahlo!), you can find me dancing the night away at a local disco club with my best friends.

For this project, I wanted to push myself creatively by imagining what it would be like if 15 different women - each with their own unique style and energy - were brought together in a symbolic initiation ritual setting. The idea is that we've all been through our own journeys of self-discovery, and now we're