Sitting Lion

Okay. So, is this a lion? Or maybe a chinese foo dog? I'm not really sure, but I love him. 

This piece can be found at the stairway adjacent to the Cranbook Museum entrance.

The walls are made of some type of marble (I think).  I'm not sure what he is made of.  In any case, I love the fact that he is out in the open and available to touch. One doesn't often get the change to feel art. 

The Cranbrook campus has many pieces of sculpture, but this is my favorite. Stay posted for future items.

An American House

This is a pre-fabricated house designed and constructed by William E. Massie. He is an award winning Architect in residence and Head of the Department of Architecture at Cranbrook Academy of Art. The home was constructed his home in Pontiac, Michigan and then assembled on site on the Cranbrook campus. It is an example of Massie's innovative computer based fabrication technology used for efficient, precise and customized buildings.

The house will be on display until October 31st. The original plan was to allow folks to walk the inside and truly experience the feel of the design. Unfortunately, the museum was unable to secure a certificate of occupancy. Now why they couldn't get a variance is beyond me. Sounds like there was some politics going on here. According to the website, tours begin August 1st, so maybe they have worked it out. Meanwhile, I wouldn't make a special visit to see this until you can go inside. But if you are in the area, it's worth a look.