Eye candy of the week

Most classical representations portray Andromeda as naked and helpless, cowering as she waits for her protector to rescue her. Here, she is no longer chained to a rock and is freely skipping along Grand River. However, she is decidedly alone, inaccessible in the median, while Cassiopeia is sited near pedestrian passersby. The queen faces her daughter, clearly worried about her fate, possibly regretting her prideful boasts.

Perseus is absent, but an unintended element in this story is provided by the Broad Museum. Although the museum’s construction followed the statues’ installation by more than a decade, it provides a convincing sea monster. Looming over Andromeda, its imposing presence threatens the isolated princess.

— Daniel E. Bollman, AIA

“Eye candy of the Week” is our weekly look at some of the nicer properties in Lansing. It rotates each with Eyesore of the Week. If you have a suggestion, please e-mail eye@lansingcitypulse.com or call Belinda Thurston at 999-5065.