Cities are made up of physical infrastructures that move people and goods, transmit energy and information, facilitate sanitation and public health. But cities are also wrapped in Spiritual Infrastructure comprised of networks and relationships enacting rituals of creativity, often resulting in community-generated art projects. These acts and artworks infuse our environment with meaning, helping us connect with a larger sense of purpose and shared humanity. The program will examine the creation of Spiritual Infrastructure through the experience of Oakland organizers and artists, illuminating how their work creates lasting physical and social resonances.
Featuring a live musical performance by Destiny Muhammad.
Panelists
Robin Abad Ocubillo (Moderator)
SFUFF Program Producer, Civil Servant, Urban Designer
Destiny Muhammad
Harpist, Composer, and Curator
Desi Mundo
Style Writer, Muralist and Director of the Community Rejuvenation Project
Pancho Pescador
Graffiti Artist
Lailan Sandra Huen
Community Organizer & Activist
Spencer Wilkinson
Filmmaker, Alice Street
Films
Alice Street
USA | Documentary | 2020 | 69 mins. | Directed by Spencer Wilkinson
Two artists form an unlikely partnership to paint their most ambitious mural to date in Oakland’s downtown, ground zero for gentrification. The mural is dedicated to the diverse cultural artists that intersect on the corner, who are threatened by displacement. As the mural paint dries, a luxury condo is planned that will obstruct the art and cultural history. The community decides to fight back.