Public Art of the Week

MSU College of Veterinary Medicine

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784 Wilson Road, East Lansing

The Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine is worth a trip for its terrific animal sculptures and artwork.

The most spectacular is “Pegasus,” unveiled in 2007. The impressive sculpture by Avard T. and Grant Fairbanks is set outside the Critical Care Center for Horses.

 “Cherished,” which hangs in the atrium of the East Wing of the College’s Medical Center, represents the vast array of species from dogs and cats to giraffes and horses treated by the veterinary profession. The 2007 suspended sculpture was completed by the husband and wife team of Jonathon and Evelyn Clowes. The metal sphere represents the entire animal kingdom.

“Her Sanctuary,” an oil on canvas by Luke Allsbrook, shows a young girl with her pets conveying the close relationship between pets and humans and the protection and security we often find in them.

A fourth sculpture welcomes pets and their owners outside the Veterinary Clinic’s North Entrance, though the artist’s name has been lost to time. It shows a young girl with her stethoscope and her pet on a bench living a childhood dream of becoming a vet.

In 1999, local artist Jim Cunningham, a retired veterinarian and professor, executed this wonderous depiction of a stylized dog, bird and bull perched atop the Veterinarian’s Oath. A big bark of thanks to the college’s communication manager and City Pulse alum Allison Hammerly for helping with this information.

Public Art of the Week is a new feature that rotates with Eyesore of the Week. If you have an idea for either, please email eye@lansingcitypulse.com or call (517) 999-6704.

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