Exotic bird? Troublemaker? She devil? Witch? Bitch? Nah, just a strong female character

A topless young woman poses with her right hand on the back of her head, her fingers raised to resemble devil horns. The illustration invites viewers to reflect on the negative interpretations of assertive women, illustrating how strength can be mischaracterized as devilish or troublesome in societal narratives.
Extraordinaries: Freddie Mercury illustration from the Extraordinaries series by Monika Jurczyk, minimal and expressive portrait capturing the energy and charisma of Queen’s iconic vocalist
The Beautiful and Damned: Electric Decade, Roaring Twenties Illustration for radio listing for Radio Times on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel
Phoenix is a vector illustration of a nude woman dancing amidst vibrant flames, symbolizing rebirth, resembling a phoenix in her transformation.