Kohei Nawa’s PixCell Deer sculpture allows for an interaction between the viewer and a natural structure stopped in frozen motion. This taxidermied deer is covered in delicate bulbs of artificial crystal glass, with each bulb varying in size, color, and density. The true-to-life sized sculpture is mounted on a raised metal base, which encourages a distorted shadow to form beneath it. The lighter crystal bulbs exude a great amount of refracted light from the gallery space, while the darker ones are strategically placed along the deer’s body to emphasize the underlying structure. The rigid skeletal structure of a deer is warped and augmented with the addition of these crystal spheres. The spheres resemble bubbles or raindrops, adding a sense of weightlessness to the piece. It is difficult to get up close and personal with a deer in real life without them scampering away, so Nawa’s sculpture is a rare opportunity to admire this stunning creature. As a viewer, I would be curious to know what the piece would look like under different lighting conditions. It seems there is so much reflection capability in this piece, and it would be interesting to see how it would behave in a harsh light, or placed near water.