This project started with a simple conversation on Instagram. I opened up a discussion about the lack of diverse representation of transgender bodies in the media. What followed was an outpouring of messages from trans people describing their bodies as “different” or “unusual,” despite sharing so many commonalities.  This made something really clear: there is a massive disconnect between the narrow representation we see in media and the incredible variety that exists among real, everyday transgender people.

That realisation became the seed forBody Like Mine—a collection of 100 portraits showcasing real trans bodies and the stories behind them, starting with my own chest. These illustrations are a celebration of authenticity and diversity, a reminder that there’s no “one way” to be trans, and a way for people to see themselves reflected in art.