As the sun slips behind the dunes of the Perry Sandhills, the landscape begins to shift.

Colour emerges from the darkness. Light pulses softly across the horizon. What was once a quiet expanse of sand becomes something rhythmic, immersive – almost orchestral.

This is FOSO (Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra), a major new installation by internationally recognised light artist Bruce Munro, now open near Wentworth. Set within one of the region’s most distinctive natural landmarks, it offers a rare opportunity to experience art, sound, and landscape as one.

What is FOSO?

FOSO is a large-scale, site-specific installation designed to be walked through, not simply viewed.

Comprising 80 illuminated fibre optic columns, the work is arranged in a circular formation around a central structure, inspired by the familiar shape of the Australian Hills Hoist. Each column stands like a musician in an orchestra, contributing to a larger, unified composition.

As you move along the pathways, the perspective shifts constantly – light intensifies, colours change, and the installation reveals itself in layers.

Where Light Becomes Music

At the centre of the experience is a close relationship between sound and colour.

An original score by composer Nainita Desai is synchronised with the installation, so that every change in music is reflected through light. Colours ripple across the columns in time with the composition, creating a continuous dialogue between what you hear and what you see.

It’s an experience that feels both expansive and intimate – at times quiet and meditative, at others dynamic and cinematic.

A Landscape That Transforms at Night

Located just four kilometres from Wentworth, the Perry Sandhills provide a setting that is already striking by day.

Formed over thousands of years, the dunes shift with wind and weather, creating a landscape that feels both ancient and ever-changing. As night falls, this familiar terrain takes on a different character.

The illuminated columns rise from the sand in contrast to the darkened sky, drawing attention to the scale and openness of the environment. The effect is subtle at first, then increasingly immersive – the kind of experience that encourages you to slow down and take it in.

Part of a Broader Regional Experience

FOSO is part of a wider vision to establish the Wentworth region as a destination for immersive outdoor art. Alongside Munro’s Trail of Lights, it offers visitors a reason to extend their stay and explore the area beyond daylight hours.

Designed to run for at least two years, the installation will evolve with the seasons—shaped by changing light, weather, and the natural textures of the surrounding landscape.

Planning Your Visit

• Location: Perry Sandhills, near Wentworth NSW
• Opening: April 2026
• Access: A short drive from Wentworth township
• Best time to visit: Sunset into evening for the full light and sound experience

Allow time to walk through the installation at your own pace and experience the gradual transition from daylight to darkness.

Why Visit FOSO?

FOSO offers something increasingly rare: a chance to disconnect from screens and reconnect with place.

It’s not just the scale of the installation, but the way it sits within the landscape – quietly transforming it rather than overwhelming it. The combination of light, sound, and open space creates an experience that lingers well beyond the visit itself.

For those travelling through regional New South Wales or along the Murray River, it’s a compelling addition to the journey and one that is best experienced after the sun goes down.