Anyone who thinks there is something dainty and precious about art has not yet encountered the work of  North Coast sculptor Bruce Johnson.

For decades, Johnson has created massive wonders from his favorite material — ancient redwood.

His current show, “Uprooted,” runs through next April at the Paradise Ridge Winery and Sculpture Grove in Santa Rosa

Johnson used roots, logs and copper boulders to create 11 new sculptures with titles like “Outburst,” “Rock Slide,” “Eko” and “Ion.”

The photo of Johnson’s work above, taken by Philip Barlow, shows assistant Genaro Gutierrez at center and Johnson on the ground at right.

Meet Johnson, see the work and taste wine, when the artist speaks at 1 p.m.  Oct. 18 and 25  at the Sculpture Grove, 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Santa Rosa.

Information: www.formandenergy.com/uprooted, 528-9463.