A New York City art director who grew up watching Disney movies and loves them for their portrayal of transformation and freedom wondered, where are the transgender characters? So the artist decided to take the initiative to give classic characters like Achilles, Pinocchio, and princesses Ariel, Jasmine, and Tiana a transformative reimagining

The face you make when they ask “Why can’t you just stay a woman?” You don’t get to choose which body you come in, but you can decide which body you will live on. The one allowing you to be yourself every day of your life. A post shared by Trans Disney (@trans.disney) on Aug 12, 2017 at 7:21pm PDT

“Growing up, I realized that they don’t include a very important category: transgender people,” the artist shared on a post to Bored Panda. “People who more than anyone else know the meaning of and seek for that love, freedom and transformation portrayed by Disney.”

“So I asked myself: What if the most famous movies were to be told as a transgender story? What if they could use their power and following to help tear down the stigmas and taboos about the LGBTQ community?”

You’re only a liar if you don’t open about your sexuality, and the gender you think will make you, YOU. A post shared by Trans Disney (@trans.disney) on Aug 12, 2017 at 7:25pm PDT

“I’m using all I employ at my job every day – Photoshop and a design tablet – to (hopefully) allow for this happen. Or at least break the tip of the iceberg,” the post concludes.

Honestly, the only Beast I can think of is the one judging you by the body you want for yourself. A post shared by Trans Disney (@trans.disney) on Aug 12, 2017 at 7:23pm PDT

Strength doesn’t only come from your body. It also come from your identity. A post shared by Trans Disney (@trans.disney) on Aug 12, 2017 at 7:33pm PDT

See the rest of the beautiful creations at Trans Disney on Instagram, and let us know who you would like to see next.