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Michail Pirgelis: Transforming Aircraft Remains into Sculptural Narratives Michail Pirgelis (born 1976) is a German sculptor whose artistic practice centers on repurposing obsolete commercial aircraft components—primarily fuselage sections and doors—into striking sculptures that explore themes of flight, decay, and the lingering presence of technological history. Rooted in an early fascination with archaeology and fueled by a profound…
The Lifeline
Scroll through michail pirgelis's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups michail pirgelis's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
