Bruce Johnson: Sculptor

June 28, 2025 - November 30, 2025

The Museum is honored to present Bruce Johnson: Sculptor, a landmark exhibition celebrating the life, vision, and legacy of one of Sonoma County’s most revered artists. The exhibition marks the first museum survey of Johnson’s work since his sudden passing in 2023.

Known for his monumental sculptures hewn from salvaged redwoods, Johnson transformed ancient wood into meditative forms, breathing new life into trees that stood for centuries. Working from his studio above Timber Cove along the rugged Sonoma Coast, Johnson carved out a career that spanned decades and continents, while remaining deeply rooted in the local landscape.

This retrospective, curated in collaboration with Johnson’s daughters Kendra and Tori Johnson and guest curator Catherine Daley, traces his evolution from craftsman and builder to master sculptor. In honoring Bruce Johnson’s life and legacy, the Museum offers an exhibition that invites the community to reflect on the enduring beauty of art shaped by hand, by heart, and by place.

Support for this exhibition has been generously provided by
Bruce Amundson, Ren Brown, Meredith Fondahl, Michael Hopper, Meg Lilienthal, John Mackie and Kate Ecker, Leslie L. Moody Cresswell, Grace O'Malley and Tim Winterer, Deva Rajan, David Salm, Carolyne and Michael Singer, Anita Wiglesworth and Marc Hagenlocher, and Alan Zetterberg 

Want to see more of Bruce Johnson's work? Click here for a map of public sculptures throughout the county!

The mission of the Museum of Sonoma County is to engage and inspire our diverse community with art and history exhibitions, collections, and public programs that are inclusive, educational, and relevant.