UNIT TWO

From left to right (includes alcoves with interview and objects. The photographs on corresponding coloured surfaces on the walls show details of a day in the life of each of the detainees)

 

Hinduism

Hindu pandit Adiep

“One of the principles of Hinduism is that one is of service to their fellow men, regardless of their actions. Hindu detainees can struggle with their cultural traditions, norms and values. I speak with them and help them build a good life based on their own identity in a complex Western society”.

Interview in the alcove on the reverse side:

Hindu pandit Adiep has a conversation with detainee A. about his plans during and after detention. (2:26 min)

Object:

Statuette with AUM sign, from a prison’s contemplation room; undated, own collection.

 

 

Islam

Imam Yasin

“He who finds no flaws within himself is his own enemy.”

Interview in the alcove on the reverse side:

Imam Yasin speaks with detainee C about his conversion to Islam and the meaning of faith during detention. (2:04 min)

Objects:

  • Detainee-made mosque, pottery, 2017, own collection.
  • Detainee-made clay tile with mosque, book and Arabic text, from Grittenborgh prison in Hoogeveen; undated, own collection.

 

 

Protestant Church 

Protestant Christian pastor Theunis

“Obeying Christ’s command to visit the prisoner, I want to listen to them show themselves. Two primal biblical questions are central: ‚Where are you?‘ and ‚Who is your brother/sister?“

Interview in the alcove on the reverse side:

Protestant Christian pastor Theunis has a conversation with detainee G. about repentance, the importance of spiritual care and about staying positive. (2:12 min)

Object:

Artwork by a detainee; pottery, 2017, own collection.

 

 

Humanism

Humanist spiritual counsellor Marloes

“What would the world look like if we reflected more often at work and in private?

As a chaplain, I reflect on questions of meaning behind prisoners’ acute pain or (future) happiness. I’m there to listen to what’s going on inside them.” 

Interview in the alcove on the reverse side:

Humanist spiritual counsellor Marloes has a conversation with detainee H. about repentance, perspective and the importance of spiritual care. (2:05 min) 

Object:

Artwork manufactured by a humanist detainee symbolising freedom of the mind, undated, private collection.