What people are saying about States of Union:

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

"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)

"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, the intersection of art and social change. Four stories honoring how art has inspired the LGBT Movement and its allies, in the fight for full equality.

In this episode of IN THE LIFE we talk to artist Alix Smith, who is traveling the country photographing same-sex couples, challenging stereotypes and taking conventional portraiture to a new level.

http://www.itlmedia.org/html/episodes/151.html

Alix Smith: States of Union
Historically, portraiture has been used to catalogue lineage and memorialize heterosexual patriarchs and matriarchs. Photographer Alix Smith seeks to expand public perception by framing LGBT families into conventional portraits.

The Art of Change will begin airing in June. 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

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