The Tower of the No Bull Salvage, an extraordinary 80-foot-tall bronze sculpture, has an interior spiral staircase leading visitors past cut-outs and shadows of various symbols, images and figures hinting at the history, myths and mysticism of many places and eras, leading to a star-shaped viewing area at the top. From this observation deck, viewers experience stunning vistas and landscapes. The Tower and its surrounding sculptures of iron and carved stone are meant to evoke a sense of mystery and wonder, as if the visitor is discovering ruins or archaeological wonders from the past.

Interactive Sound and Performance

Wiley intended for The Tower to be experiential, not just visually but aurally as well. A metal drum “table” sits in the center of the observation deck, and visitors are encouraged to play the drum and listen to the resonances and echoes that permeate the entire tower’s structure. Tapping and banging on other parts of the tower are also part of the multi-sensory aspects of the sculpture. Wiley has incorporated music and sound, as well as imagery of musical instruments, in many of his artworks.

Sculpture Garden

In addition to The Tower, Wiley placed other sculptural objects on the site, including a pyramid, a giant excavator scoop that looks like a medieval armor helmet, a giant stone gate entrance framed around iron doors, and earthworks of stone with a huge nautical chain that spirals to the front entrance. The Tower and its surrounding objects create an entire environmental experience, a sculpture garden imbued with mystery and wonder.