A visionary environment or fantasy world is a large artistic installation, often on the scale of a building or sculpture parks, intended to express a vision of its creator. The subjective and personal
A view of the Camel Yard at The Owl House, a South African visionary environment created by Helen Martins.
Bishop Castle is an "elaborate and intricate" "one-man project" named after its constructor, the late Jim Bishop, that has become a roadside attraction in central Colorado.
Visionary environment
…often implies a marginal status for the artists involved, and there is a strong association between visionary environments and outsider art. Jim Bishop: Bishop Castle (US) Aw Boon Haw (胡文虎) (sponsor/concept): Haw Par Villa (Singapore), Tiger Balm Garden (Hong Kong…
The front half of Bishop Castle from the south. The main tower is over 160 ft (49 m) tall.
The front of the castle with view of towers.
The front half of Bishop Castle from the north. The main tower is over 160 ft (49 m) tall.
Arched windows with a mountain view inside Bishop Castle.