Why I Rebel

The Atlanta community is invited to participate in artist Liz William’s Why I Rebel project. The Why I Rebel series showcases a collection of portraits and audio interviews featuring community members who actively challenge prevailing currents of prejudice. In response to the prompt ‘Why I Rebel,’ participants are invited to share their insights through audio recordings while being photographed with their answers superimposed over their faces. The interviews and photographs serve the purpose of offering viewers a glimpse into the models’ perspectives on individual and communal resilience, determination, along with an unwavering commitment to change. Moreover, they aim to encourage viewers to engage in introspection, examine their own beliefs and actions, and consider how they can contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society.

The series is created by Liz Williams (She/They) and produced in collaboration with Southern Equality Studios, the art program of the LGBTQ+ non-profit organization Campaign for Southern Equality (SouthernEquality.org).

Sessions will be 30-45 minutes each and limited to one person per session. The resulting audio and images will be included in future iterations of Why I Rebel . All participants will be required to sign an image release form prior to the session allowing Liz to use their portrait in future iterations of Why I Rebel including accompanying press, publications, etc. Session slots are limited and participants must register.

The Atlanta community is invited to participate in artist Liz William’s Why I Rebel project. The Why I Rebel series showcases a collection of portraits and audio interviews featuring community members who actively challenge prevailing currents of prejudice. In response to the prompt ‘Why I Rebel,’ participants are invited to share their insights through audio recordings while being photographed with their answers superimposed over their faces. The interviews and photographs serve the purpose of offering viewers a glimpse into the models’ perspectives on individual and communal resilience, determination, along with an unwavering commitment to change. Moreover, they aim to encourage viewers to engage in introspection, examine their own beliefs and actions, and consider how they can contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society.

The series is created by Liz Williams (She/They) and produced in collaboration with Southern Equality Studios, the art program of the LGBTQ+ non-profit organization Campaign for Southern Equality (SouthernEquality.org).

Sessions will be 30-45 minutes each and limited to one person per session. The resulting audio and images will be included in future iterations of Why I Rebel . All participants will be required to sign an image release form prior to the session allowing Liz to use their portrait in future iterations of Why I Rebel including accompanying press, publications, etc. Session slots are limited and participants must register.