Born in Germany, Michail Pirgelis has established a practice centered on the transformation of discarded aviation materials. His work often involves the deconstruction of fuselage sections, windows, and other structural elements from retired aircraft, recontextualizing these industrial objects within the gallery space.

His practice frequently engages with the aesthetics of Minimal Art, treating the heavy, weathered metal surfaces as sculptural reliefs. By isolating specific components from their original functional context, Pirgelis emphasizes their formal qualities, such as texture, scale, and the history of their previous use.

Recent recognition includes his 2026 solo exhibition Hawaiian Hills at Kunstraum München. This project, curated by Friederike Schuler and supported by Sprüth Magers, featured site-specific installations that furthered his investigation into the boundaries between industrial debris and fine art sculpture.