John Jagger was a titan of American Modernist sculpture, renowned for his ability to freeze the raw, internal energy of the natural world in bronze and granite. With a career spanning over 45 years across California and Texas, Jagger’s work is characterized by his signature “Power Supply” technique—a method of exposing the inner muscularity and skeletal tension of his subjects, making them appear as though they are on the verge of explosive action.
Jagger’s artistic journey was as eclectic as his work; he was a champion wrestler, a jazz pianist, and a Senior Industrial Designer for IBM before dedicating his life to sculpture. This diverse background gifted him a unique understanding of both structural engineering and fluid grace.
His legacy is most famously captured at the Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Garden in Paso Robles, California, where twelve of his “larger-than-life” monuments serve as a pilgrimage site for art collectors. From public installations in San Francisco and New York to private collections of international royalty, Jagger’s work remains a benchmark for collectors who value the intersection of Brutalist strength and refined elegance.
At American Eclectic, we are proud to feature rare, studio-scale examples of Jagger’s work, including his iconic reticulated “wire” bronzes and limited edition wildlife studies.