What people are saying about States of Union:

"As the same sex marriage issue comes to a forefront in today's political culture, this project by Alix Smith is a reminder to us all of the importance of equality for not just contemporary gay families but for all. I'm extremely impressed with her work and with the project's accomplishments already."
- Kim Stolz (MTV host & America's Next Top Model)

"Alix Smith is a brilliant artist. I support her enthusiastically!"
- Arthur C. Danto (Art Critic)

"There is this long history of art being a device to bring the public's attention to things that might not be right in front of them.... It's more subversive then the most overtly political work out there because the message is delivered so quietly and with such a gentle touch that you don't know that your ideas might have shifted until after the fact."
- Sally Morgan Lehman (Morgan Lehman Gallery)

"Her project will be a major catalogue of contemporary gay families."
- John Bennette (Art Collector / Critic)

The pictures are beautiful in their elegance and representation of traditional values with non-traditional families.
- Radar Magazine

"This is an amazing project that deserves all the accolades it's been receiving. I am proud to vote for this and share Alix's tremendous vision with everyone I know."
- Jennifer Gruskoff (Founder, Editor-In-Chief - goodkin)

"This is such a beautiful project - good luck!"
- Ella Robinson (Director - Overture Films)

This month on IN THE LIFE we talk to hate crime victims and perpetrators about The Nature of Hate. Followed by a visit with artist Alix Smith, who is traveling the country photographing hundreds of same-sex couples, challenging stereotypes and taking conventional portraiture to a new level.

http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=eUkxuyC0o-Y

Alix Smith: States of Union
Throughout its history, portraiture has been used to memorialize lineage and honor patriarchs and matriarchs. However, these depictions have focused almost exclusively on the heterosexual family unit. Photographer Alix Smith seeks to expand public perception by framing LGBT families into conventional portraits.

The Nature of Hate will begin airing April 1st. To find out when it airs in your local area, to stream or download it, go to the IN THE LIFE website: www.inthelifetv.org

An article on States of Union can be
seen through the link below:

www.wearegoodkin.com

The Advocate ran a story about States of Union It can be
seen in the "Arts and Entertainment" section through the link below.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: ALIX SMITH

Photographer and Project Director, Alix Smith, was awarded
a 2009 Stonewall Honor for States of Union by the Stonewall Foundation.