MAYGEL CORONEL dresses, headpieces custom made by stylist.

"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 the talented Colombian architect behind Catedral Sin Religión, an unconsecrated bamboo temple on the outskirts of Cartagena. His work resonates with me because within these 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.”

Santos continues: “Cartagena is a city on the Caribbean Coast of Colombia so this work is also a testament to our continued fight for Black, Queer liberation and gender equality in our country. Regardless of the fact that LGBTQIA+ rights were decriminalised in 1981, true equality in our culture has yet to be achieved. Everyone deserves the right to exist and the right to love whoever they choose.”

BEATRIZ GEURRERO
“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”

(Above left) Full look custom made by stylist. (Above right) SEBASTIAN ASCENSIO dress.

ZORINA MARULANDA
“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”

JAISSERS JIMÉNEZ
“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”

CREDITS
Photography JOSEFINA SANTOS, Styling STEPHANIA YEPES, Art direction ANDREA GIL,
Hair SHIRLINE MALAMBO/PEINADO E’ COCO, Make-up DIANA RAMOS, Styling assistance CRISTIAN BAENA, Cast XANDER ORTIZ, BEATRIZ GUERRERO, JAISSERS JIMÉNEZ, ZORINA MARULANDA.

MAYGEL CORONEL dresses, headpieces custom made by stylist.

"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 the talented Colombian architect behind Catedral Sin Religión, an unconsecrated bamboo temple on the outskirts of Cartagena. His work resonates with me because within these 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.”

Santos continues: “Cartagena is a city on the Caribbean Coast of Colombia so this work is also a testament to our continued fight for Black, Queer liberation and gender equality in our country. Regardless of the fact that LGBTQIA+ rights were decriminalised in 1981, true equality in our culture has yet to be achieved. Everyone deserves the right to exist and the right to love whoever they choose.”

MAYGEL CORONEL dresses, headpieces custom made by stylist.

XANDER ORTIZ
“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”

BEATRIZ GEURRERO
“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”

(Above) Full look custom made by stylist.
(Below) SEBASTIAN ASCENSIO dress.

ZORINA MARULANDA
“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”

(Above) Full look custom made by stylist,
(Below) CHRISTO TRIANA skirt sculpture.

JAISSERS JIMÉNEZ
“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”

CREDITS
Photography JOSEFINA SANTOS, Styling STEPHANIA YEPES, Art direction ANDREA GIL, Hair SHIRLINE MALAMBO/PEINADO E’ COCO, Make-up DIANA RAMOS, Styling assistance CRISTIAN BAENA, Cast XANDER ORTIZ, BEATRIZ GUERRERO, JAISSERS JIMÉNEZ, ZORINA MARULANDA.