Art Lover
@teamfreak16 (43655)
Denver, Colorado
April 2, 2017 4:40am CST
You see that cool work of art in the photo? That's my bike. See that other cool work of art? That's Tower of Bikes, a tower of bike frames welded into a sculpture by a guy (I'm assuming) named Sean Mueller.
Each year, Colorado Springs displays art (the selection rotates annually) on Downtown streets. The sculptures are for sale, otherwise you can stroll the area and enjoy the art.
Tower of Bikes is on display at the Downtown bus terminal. It was a cold, snowy day, I had my bike with me, and I was waiting for the bus, thus the photo. (Plus, they kicked me out of the terminal for smoking, so I had to do something.)
Not sure what it costs, but I bet Tower of Bikes would look great inside my favorite locally-owned bike shop!
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@crossbones27 (53005)
• Mojave, California
2 Apr 17
That is awesome brother, share some more. I am mad at the world want more art because they want to blow it up. Lets rebel by doing peaceful things.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
Rich white guys don't profit from art. That's why they want to blow it up.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
@crossbones27 - Protest through Art sounds good to me. We gotta do something. Preferably something that doesn't get my head bashed in by a nightstick! 
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
2 Apr 17
You could put something like this in the exhibit. Yup, this is really something, I've seen some art but nothing like this related to bikes.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 Thanks for the mention. I'll add the photo here.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
@JudyEv - No problem. I love that bench.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
@JudyEv posted a recent discussion about a really neat bench made from used bike components.
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@owlwings (43897)
• Cambridge, England
2 Apr 17
Pretty cool!
The website says that Bicycle Tower by Sean Mueller costs $2,500!
I think that my favourite would be "Galactic Stardust" but I don't have $29,000 to hand (let alone the shipping costs!)
Art on the Streets has enlivened the public spaces of Downtown with a yearly exhibit of works of sculpture from around the world. View what's on display.
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@owlwings (43897)
• Cambridge, England
2 Apr 17
@hereandthere A lot of them looked interesting, especially as art for public spaces, but the thumbnails are too small to give a good idea and there seem to be no larger images. I tend to go for sculptures which I might entertain in my garden and 'Cold Moon over Taos' looks rather large!
I also liked 'The Consequence of Line' and could see that as the centrepiece for a public square surrounded by modern buildings in a reddish stone or brick with many uprights and horizontals, giving a contrast both in line and colour.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
2 Apr 17
i got curious and looked. the galactic stardust reminds me of a doily. eventide rhythm gummy candy. consequence of lines sailboat. i liked cold moon over taos.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
Ah yes, Mueller. That's it. Thanks, I updated it. About 10 years ago, they had one called XO made from used railroad tracks that was around $250,000.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
2 Apr 17
Looks very nice and creative! It's nice to have pieces of art around the city!
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
2 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 The only concern I'd have was that structure hard? If someone was in a fight what if someone threw the person into that corner.
I always have what if moments 
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
@infatuatedbby - I'm sure it's fairly study. It's welded.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
It's one of my favorite things about Downtown Colorado Springs.
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@owlwings (43897)
• Cambridge, England
2 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 To be honest, I see very little evidence of 'art' in the 'Tower of Bicycles'. From the picture it looks as if the artist has some elementary welding skills and an ability to paint in different colours.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
@owlwings - I just like it because it has to do with bikes, mostly. But I do like walking around every year and checking all of the new sculptures out.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
They probably could, if they were artistic, which I have no idea if they are or not.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
2 Apr 17
Very cool and unique. A very nice piece of art.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
Some of the stuff on display over the years has been really cool.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
2 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 I can imagine..some people are so creative
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@allen0187 (59827)
• Philippines
2 Apr 17
It is an interesting piece. Speaking of art, I'll be seeing a photo exhibit this week. Really excited for it.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
I love photo exhibits. Have fun.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
2 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 I think we are in the same boat.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
@Shavkat- I admire those who can.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
2 Apr 17
i love how colorful it is, but i'm afraid it would poke me or i'd snag my clothes if i get near it. too clumsy!
were you going to ride the bus with your bike?
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
Yes, the bike needs work. I had it down there getting some estimates and stuff.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Apr 17
Maybe you should let them know it's up for grabs? That is definitely a very cool piece of art. I assume these were old frames that would just sit and rust otherwise?
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 My brother used to build bikes... We had frames and tires in the shed for years and he'd tinker and build bikes... I don't think we ever rode any..
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
3 Apr 17
@ScribbledAdNauseum - I wish I were mechanically inclined. I'd do that too.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
3 Apr 17
That's my guess, that they were just going to rust away.
@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
Even if they kept it in the back by the shop it would be cool.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Apr 17
That would be called folk art. The Tower of Bikes would be great resting near the start of your main bike path.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
It would, actually. Probably get vandalized, but it would look good.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
2 Apr 17
Oh wow, that's inventive. I am happy that your bike is the one that is in 1 piece. I know Sean is a tough name - can be either, but I usually assume male, too.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
I'm happy my bike is in one piece too! 
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
3 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 lol, that actually made me laugh
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@Blushandglow (725)
• India
2 Apr 17
Thats something totally unique. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
@Blushandglow - I definitely will.
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@Blushandglow (725)
• India
2 Apr 17
Do share the other art sculptures if you come across them ever. Would love to see them.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
2 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 That's for sure. What a great way to upcycle used bicycles.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
It is pretty cool. I'm glad you like it. It's really great that they do this. Gives you something to check out while you walk around.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Apr 17
That is a pretty cool sculpture, nice bike too!
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
10 Apr 17
Thank you. It's my favorite of all I've owned.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 Apr 17
I love works made of metal, I have often thought about making something. I like this one and I would display it in my garden.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
I bet they have some good street art in London.
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@Ronrybs (21492)
• London, England
2 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 You do get to see some good things
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