MGM Grand Casino's lion statue shines brightly at night, illuminated from within.
An outdoor evening view of the MGM Grand Casino Lion bronze statue. The statue is in 3/4 view. A stylized barrier is behind the statue and is lit from within the vacant space behind the Mondrian-esque-styled cutout surface. There is a blue glow from artificial light within the vacant space of the barrier. The statue is lit from underneath. The cavities that create the depth in the lion's face and mane are highlighted by the light that catches the edges of the highest points. The shadows are severe around the back of the Lion's head, brow, and side jowls. A thick, reflective metallic base creates the base of the platform the statue is placed on. Two more black tiled bases are on top of the foundation and graduate from small to larger. At the lower right, a small group of people stand just before the railing that circumvents the water spouts that are active in the recesses of the foundational platform. The water from each spout is spewing water upward a 1/4 of the base. Each water spout is backlit with warm white light.