AMERICAN OPPOSITION

AMERICAN OPPOSITION


American Opposition is an idea that I started within the last election season. It is based on the controversial issues, which divide us and bring up heated debates amongst the people with whom you dare share your views. With this project, I had a few goals in mind to make it a success: First, I would not share my own views with any of the models. My opinions would not leave my mouth, even if the models spoke negatively about my beliefs. Second, I wanted to find out what made them believe that their views were the right ones and what their views were based on. Third, I wanted to keep the photo shoot simple using a white backdrop for all of them and some form of sign or prop created by the model- uncensored and straight-forward to show their view on the given issue. I chose to use signs because you can’t tell by looking at someone what their views are unless they are wearing something or holding something that outwardly expresses them.
On the issue of who is right, I guess that depends on what you believe. You may wholeheartedly think you are right and that the other is wrong, but you must keep in mind that they feel the same way. So does that mean that someone is wrong in the way they believe? I personally think so, so I’ll say to that: Let’s agree to disagree.





Divided by issues we are united as Americans,
with the freedom to show and voice our views
and opinions regardless of the view point
thanks to our freedom of speech.

Elizabeth Gonzalez 2009

American Opposition
May 3rd – May 14th 2009
Can be seen at
BC SPACE GALLERY
235 Forest Ave
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)497-1880

American Opposition, by Elizabeth Gonzalez, 6’x 4’ conceptual Quilt