New light and music installation, Foso, debuts at Sensorio
Opening weekend features live music, artist talks, and local vendors
– Sensorio Paso Robles will debut a new experiential art installation, Foso, on April 11. Created by UK artist Bruce Munro, the installation combines light, music, technology, and nature in an immersive experience. The exhibit features an original score by composer Nainita Desai and allows visitors to walk through a symphony of light and sound.
Sensorio spans 35 acres with light displays and walkable paths for visitors to experience complete sensory immersion. Foso joins existing installations at the venue.
To mark the arrival of Foso, Sensorio and its partners will host events in the region from April 9 to April 13.
On April 9, the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) and Festival Mozaic will present an artist discussion with Munro and Desai. Moderated by SLOMA Executive Director Leann Standish and Festival Mozaic Executive Director Lloyd Tanner, the discussion will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at SLOMA, located at 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Light hors d’oeuvres and local wines will be served. Attendance is limited to SLOMA and Festival Mozaic members.
On April 11, Sensorio will host Foso’s grand opening from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will feature live music from the San Luis Obispo Symphony quartet and an “Instrument Petting Zoo,” where attendees can interact with the instruments featured in the Foso score. Tickets are available at www.SensorioPaso.com. Sensorio is located at 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.
On April 12, Studios on the Park will present a free public artist discussion with Munro and Desai from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. The discussion will be moderated by Studios on the Park Board Member Mary Baiamonte. That evening, Sensorio will host the second night of the Foso opening weekend from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring a local craft fair from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Vendors include Ana Boaz Art, Root Elixirs, Song and Vine, Queen Bee Caramels, Peaceful Plants, Crafty Frys, Body Love by Selena, and Anne Laddon Art.
Tickets are available at www.SensorioPaso.com.
On April 13, the final night of the Foso opening weekend will feature a performance by four-time Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter Jay Jennings and his YayYennings Quartet as part of the “Libretto Presents – Radiant Rhythms” concert series. The event will take place at Sensorio from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are available at www.SensorioPaso.com.
Tickets for the grand opening weekend are now on sale. Sensorio will also offer an autographed vinyl release of the Foso score. Beverage partners for the opening weekend include Eberle, Austin Hope, Daou, Opolo, AMSTRDM Coffee, and Firestone Walker.
Opening weekend ticket prices, excluding taxes and fees, are:
- Terrace: $110-$140 ($140 option includes a grazing or vegetable crudité board and a complimentary beverage)
- Total Glow Pass: $65
- Classic Glow Pass: $50
- Dimensions: $25
