Artwork description: The Deer and the Reflection reinterprets Aesop’s fable The Deer, the Spring, and the Lion through the language of sculpture. The work does not depict the story’s conclusion, but rather the moment just before it—when the deer gazes at its reflection in the water and is captivated by its antlers, unaware that it is precisely those antlers that will ultimately lead it to its fate. The piece transforms that moment of introspection into a reflection on identity, appearance, and the way we value our own qualities. The animal’s expression—restrained and ambiguous—invites the viewer to complete the narrative and establish a connection with personal experiences related to insecurity, pride, or self-perception. Glass plays an essential role in this interpretation. Its transparency, its ability to reflect light, and its apparent fragility evoke the water of the spring and transform the reflection into both a physical and symbolic element. Rather than illustrating a fable, The Deer and the Reflection offers a visual experience that invites us to question the relationship between the image we project and what truly sustains us.