Rhyolite is a ghost town

Located in the Bullfrog Hills, Nevada, Rhyolite is a ghost town which came into existence as the result of a gold rush that began in 1904. Rhyolite had its peak population from 1905 to 1910, when decreased gold production led to a decline that culminated in its abandonment by 1919.
Rhyolite has a number of crumbling, old buildings. But before you reach them, you’ll probably be distracted by a collection of odd outdoor art projects.

Ghosts of Rhyolite by: Chris28mm

Perhaps Rhyolite’s most distinctive art exhibit is this re-creation of Jesus’ Last Supper.The sculpture was created in 1984 by Poland-born Belgian sculptor Albert Szukalski, based on the famous Leonardo Da Vinci masterpiece.But instead of disciples wearing white robes, this version features only the white robes.

Rhyolite’s Last Supper Sculpture by: shadowplay

Although his Last Supper was built decades before the first Lord of the Rings movie was released, his ghostly white forms resemble the dark “Ringwraiths” in those films.He made the figures by wrapping live models in plaster-soaked fabric to achieve his Apostle o’ Shrouds effect.

Rhyolite’s Supper Sculpture by: shadowplay

Rhyolite’s Ghost Rider by: Primary Colors