Georgina Garcia May Photography captures the sensation of being transported to another planet far from our solar system at Bruce Munro’s Field of Light at Sensorio Paso Robles
By Rob and Georgina May
International artist Bruce Munro has his largest artwork on display in a valley near the Warbirds museum in Paso Robles. Sensorio is composed of nearly 60,000 spherical “flowers” lit by fiber-optics. Blossoms (as spheres) glow at the tip of stems stretching outward to the sky. Hundreds of miles of fiber “trunks” hug the 15 acres of “electronic botanical garden.” Ever changing colors luminate the grounds. Daylight powers the expansive night light show. Natural and artificial light intertwine appearing to be a pool of water reflecting the expansive Milky Way Galaxy all throughout the valley’s landscape.
Atmosphere fluctuates as the sunset dusk light rotates into darkness. “Perennials” that appear dormant in the sunshine ironically become full of life and energy in the moonlight. This is a clear case of a picture is worth a thousand words. How to describe the sensual input to one’s eyes and mind? Spilled Skittles candy is too obvious of an analogy of the magical view, although these Everlasting Gobstopper fields would fit right in at “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Fiber optic lines may be inorganic, but clearly, they appear as a living organism.
Imagination is free to roam here, Dr. Seuss would be proud. An animal, perhaps close to the octopus or squid family with its numerous tentacles is visualized during a “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.” If the species is not animal, then it is otherwise botanical. The cozy valley and hills are reminiscent of the opening scenes of “Little House on the Prairie.”
These “Lilies of the Field” do spin – their colors rotate every few minutes. Instead of Lilies maybe Roses? A rose by any other name … would look as sweet. Overhead, the Internal Space Station ISS flew by along with another satellite. Yes, the Field of Light fits in perfectly on any episode of “Star Trek.” The moon reminded us that this was not just a perfect backdrop, the setting is much more metaphysical visually, spiritually, and mentally … “Space 1999” style. These lighted spheres of influence are powerful. The movements of these and the surrounding celestial bodies, the moon, planets, and stars formulate a “Music of the Spheres.” Fortunately, these outer space inspiring plants don’t uproot themselves and attack people ala “The Day Of the Triffids”!
Residing in Great Britain, Bruce Munro was first inspired to design his Field of Lights while visiting Uluru and traveling through the Red Desert in central Australia. Munro felt a compelling connection to the energy, heat, and brightness of the desert landscape, which he recorded in his ever-present sketchbooks. Munro’s first solar powered Field of Light in Australia represented a spiritual homecoming in tribute to his initial trip. Besides Australia, Great Britain, and the United States of America, he has a display in South Korea.
While several photos were taken after dark, the technical aspects are not the same as capturing the comet highlighted in our previous feature. Yes, tripods would help; however, they are not allowed on the premises. Giving away some secrets, we will offer a hint that several items on site are almost as good as tripods such as the benches. Unlike the comet, “long” exposure is not needed when capturing the photo. While a bright moon negatively impacted comet photos, it was a positive addition to Sensario helping by lighting the path and provide extra glow in picture highlights.
Viewing is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from now through the end of the year. Social distancing is being practiced including mandatory mask wearing and one-way paths. Stand off to the side out of the way for quick photo shots (no flash allowed nor needed to take photos). While walking, stay in line 6 feet away from the individuals ahead of you. Walking around the path multiple times is allowed and encouraged, so don’t feel any pressure of gathering it all in on one pass. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Tickets are available online at www.sensoriopaso.com
Rob May is a car enthusiast, who still has his first car, owned since 1986, a 1969 Mercury Cougar. Georgina May is the owner of Georgina Garcia May Photography. Also a car enthusiast, Georgina has the car she received her driver license in – a 1969 Ford Mustang. Both are members of Central California Mercury Club (CCMC) and known for their car show efforts on the Central Coast.
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