The artwork, titled Reflections I, is a 2.4-metre installation by artist Russ Jones and will remain in Victory Park, East Village until February 2.
The mirrored structure invites passers-by to engage with it by adding their own messages, doodles, or reflections on topics such as what they love about themselves or their favourite places in east London.
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Russ Jones, artist, said: “Reflections I invites people to pause and look at themselves – literally and conceptually.
“The questions on the mirrored surface are simple, but when reflected back, ask more: how we see ourselves as a group, and how the places we live shape what we’re able to see. The pens are intentionally tethered.
“They offer a form of creative freedom, but within boundaries – mimicking the way cities and neighbourhoods set the conditions for how we participate in them.
“Over time, the marks become a collective self-portrait of its participants, revealing how people interact with the piece and with one another in cities. Showing the work in East Village feels right.
“The area was originally built as part of the 2012 Olympic Village, and it’s grown into a community that’s open, international, and deeply engaged with culture. My hope is that Reflections I provides a moment of expression and connection, while also revealing the systems that frame how we interact and participate in public space.”
Brought to the neighbourhood by Get Living, the artwork aims to foster community, creativity, and optimism at the start of the year.
Matthew Ede, Get Living Sales & Marketing, commented: “Reflections I is a wonderful way to bring our residents and the wider community together at the start of the New Year.
“East Village has always been a place where creativity, connection and everyday moments of joy can flourish, and this installation captures that spirit beautifully.
“We’re excited to see how people make it their own – adding their voices, their humour and their hopes – and to watch the piece evolve into a living snapshot of our community.”
