Ursa Minor is a towering 12-foot-tall infinity-mirrored polar bear. The sculpture is free-standing and engages onlookers with its colorful, flowing, and interactive LED light choreography. Inspired by the dazzling natural phenomena of Polaris (the North Star) and its constellation Ursa Minor, the sculpture’s multi-paneled infinity-mirrored body illuminates to convey emotions of amazement, wonder, and exploration—reminding us to look up.

At its grand scale, Ursa Minor serves as a glowing compass and landmark for navigation as we maneuver through uncertain times. Through her unique LED technology, Jen Lewin invites direct interaction with nature and light, fostering a sense of connection and contemplation.

Ursa Minor is one of two sculptures in a new body of work highlighting the natural world in our current moment of climate crisis. The work premiered as part of The Last Ocean, an 800-square-foot field of ice-like interactive platforms inspired by the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.