Born from a conversation among friends, the desire to understand who the spiritual leaders are was the spark for this project.

Why are there so many places of worship in the city of Oakland, and yet there is more violence than ever? Why is attendance lower than ever? Can the current spiritual leaders provide answers, offer solutions, guide us forward? And so, who are they, as people, spiritually, and as members of the community?

Political and ideological divides are bringing the conversation about religion vs spirituality to the front line, both locally and globally, making this conversation ever more important.

Nicolò Sertorio and JMichael Tucker chose to collaborate, with the idea that two separate perspectives would complement each other by offering alternative views. JMichael was born and raised in the Bay Area, while Nicolo arrived here in 1999 from Europe. Each brings a different understanding and aesthetic. Both are united in the belief that spirituality is needed to unite us and give us meaning, but religion needs to evolve.

On going