Michael Christian Pestel

Background

Pestel, Michael Christian was born on July 8, 1950 in Hildesheim, Federal Republic Germany. Son of Eduard Christian Pestel and Mary Jaqueline Evans. came to the United States, 1956.

Education

Bachelor, Hartwick College, 1972; Master of Fine Arts, Otis The Art Institute of Chicago, 1978.

Career

Lecturer in art history, Otis The Art Institute of Chicago, Los Angeles, 1980-1984; visiting artist, sculpture, Crossroads School, Los Angeles, 1985-1988; assistant professor in sculpture, Chatham College, Pittsburgh, since 1988.

Achievements

• Michael Christian Pestel has been listed as a noteworthy Sculptor, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member College Art Association.

Interests

• Avocations: playing flute, saxaphone and piano, tennis.

Connections

Married Sabine Hake, December 19, 1985.

Father:

Eduard Christian Pestel

Mother:

Mary Jaqueline Evans

Spouse:

Sabine Hake