House of mirrors
One woman dangles from a window sill, another smiles while perched precariously on the outside of the house, and a baby climbs up the wall… At first glance, the image looks as topsy-turvy as a scene from Alice in Wonderland. But if anything, it shares more in common with Through the Looking Glass. It actually shows a reflection in a work or art that Argentine artist Leandro Erlich has created in east London, using mirrors to give the impression of a house that people can play and pose on for visual effect.
Visitors pose on Erlich's optical illusion installation, which was commissioned by the Barbican Gallery and is named "Dalston House".
Dressed as Spiderman, four-year-old Alfie Morrison is reflected in the mirror of the installation.
The Barbican Gallery writes that the work of art was constructed to resemble Victorian houses that used to stand on the same block in this part of London.
Leandro Erlich, the Argentine artist who made the installation, is reflected (second right) in his own creation, alongside Argentina's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Alicia Castro.
Visitors pose on "Dalston House," which was set up in a vacant lot.
BBC reporter Anahita Shams is reflected in the mirror as she interviews Leandro Erlich.
Visitors Jake and Emma Hayley pose on "Dalston House."
Polish tourist Anga Albrecht lies on the installation.
Erlich grins and shakes hands with the Argentine ambassador as he poses on his work of art.
