In Transit field research
"Known as the "Jungle" the camp is a sprawling migrant settlement situated in the port town of Calais. The controversial camp serves as base for migrants hoping to cross into England." (CNN, 2016)
"Entering the jungle. Divided into smaller groups. No pictures. First stop: camp´s restaurant. Lunch for sixteen. Daal and pita and black tea and beans and rice. There is one man cooking for everyone. (“There is a restaurant in there?” the police on the outside are missing out on what must be the best food in Calais)." - Astrid Fadnes (In Transit 2 Studio)
"The torn and tattered flag: I couldn’t help but notice the ragged Union Jack as it fluttered above the refugee camp in Calais and to think about what this flag means to the refugees as they wait in hope to one day cross over the channel and to also think about what the plight refugees mean to the United Kingdom." - Kevin Kuriakose (In Transit 2 Studio)
In October 2016, the In Transit 2 Studio travelled to the self-settled camp to learn about the situation from its residents.