and political statements:
Well, which one are YOU?
A chair made by Jim Bishop
… and a castle made by Jim Bishop
If you are near Rye, Colorado you can drive a bit further into the foothills and see this place. It’s open all year.
The Bishop family business was ornamental ironwork
In 1969 Jim started building his castle and he hasn’t stopped since. It’s like Bill Swets on architectural steroids.
You are welcome to climb up and check it out. Click here to see more info about the castle.
The dragonhead. It’s made out of stainless steel and shoots flames from a hot air balloon burner mounted in its throat.
The Andretta Tower
Access to the ironwork at the top is possible; Be warned! It sways in the wind about 6 inches.
Tower bridge
Unfinished tower
Local rock, cement, and any other thing that might fit has gone into the building of this magnificent outsider art.
The Grand Ballroom
Workshop
Looks like Jim is working on some kind of flying scorpion here.
Cement mixing area