CATEDRAL
SIN
REGELIGIÓN
This story from Colombia gives praise to inclusive love and liberation through nature
Creative Direction
Josefina Santos, Andrea Gil, Stephania Yepes
"We, humans, do not come from caves, we are dwellers, we come from the trees and we are people of the treetops, even if we do now live in caves. Current architecture and society follow an exaggerated and unhealthy regimen. It is totally carnivorous. The state of nature demands that we come back to a more balanced, more natural state.”
Simón Velez
“I love this quote from Simón Velez, the talented Colombian architect behind Catedral Sin Religión, an unconsecrated bamboo temple on the outskirts of Cartagena. His work resonates with me because within the spaces he strives for openness, harmony and resiliency – a deeper connection to nature, ourselves and our bodies,” says photographer Josefina Santos, who has shaped this special narrative with a team of fellow Colombian creatives. “Inspired by the beauty of Catedral Sin Religión, we invite you to our interpretation of a non-traditional wedding. The story embodies the many ways we can love and be loved. It’s a celebration of inclusive love; a love that is fluid, noble and strong.”
“I love this quote from Simón Velez, the talented Colombian architect behind Catedral Sin Religión, an unconsecrated bamboo temple on the outskirts of Cartagena. His work resonates with me because within the spaces he strives for openness, harmony and resiliency – a deeper connection to nature, ourselves and our bodies,” says photographer Josefina Santos, who has shaped this special narrative with a team of fellow Colombian creatives. “Inspired by the beauty of Catedral Sin Religión, we invite you to our interpretation of a non-traditional wedding. The story embodies the many ways we can love and be loved. It’s a celebration of inclusive love; a love that is fluid, noble and strong.”
“Within our multicultural society, we continue to call for true and meaningful inclusion. This passionate fight has led to small acts of love. I’ve personally experienced love without barriers, fears or stereotypes”
Beatriz Guerrero
“My body in movement is my greatest form of communication. Music and dance are my strengths, I carry them in my blood from my African ancestors. And when I’m feeling frustrated, defeated or disconnected, I use dance as a therapy to come back to myself”
Xander Ortiz
“The only way to fight for inclusivity in Colombia is by providing education, especially in marginalised and low-income communities. We need to have real dialogues where LGBTQIA+ people can share their experiences with a more open public”
Zorina Marulanda
“I use my body as a means of self-expression. In front of the camera is where I feel the most comfortable, where I feel like I can play, let loose and hopefully transmit to others my most intimate ways of being”
Jaissers Jiménez
Photography Josefina Santos
Styling Stephania Yepes
Art direction Andrea Gil
Hair Shirlene Malambo of Peinado e’ Coco
Make-up Diana Ramos
Cast Xander Ortiz, Beatriz Guerrero, Jaissers Jiménez, Zorina Marulanda
