Argentinian artist Leandro Erlich is really creative. He is known for art that seems to defy the basic laws of physics and can even momentarily threaten a sense of
balance or space.
One of his most well-known pieces
is “Swimming Pool”, constructed for the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa, Japan. Erlich constructed a full-size pool, complete with all
its trappings, including a deck and a ladder. When seen from the deck, the pool
appears to be filled with deep, shimmering water.
Fact is, a layer of water
only some 10 centimeters deep is suspended over transparent glass. Below the
glass is an empty space with aquamarine walls that viewers can enter. From the deck, you can look down into the pool; and
from the interior of the pool, you can look up. The Swimming Pool allows you to experience different perspectives and perceptions.
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