Worldwide Known Works – International Highlights by André Zechmann

WORLDWIDE KNOWN WORKS

The Viral “Flying Phoenix Tattoo” – A Global Phenomenon

In 2017, André Zechmann created one of the most recognizable tattoo videos of the decade: the Flying Phoenix Tattoo.

After posting it on Facebook, the clip exploded internationally, reaching over 90 million views across all platforms.

The unique visual illusion — a phoenix spreading its wings and appearing to fly — captivated millions and became the first tattoo worldwide that visually simulated movement. The idea emerged when a client requested a blue phoenix instead of the usual red and orange tones. André designed the creature based on a fusion of phoenix mythology and the elegant head shape of a peacock, creating a one-of-a-kind symbolic artwork.

Global media outlets immediately picked up the story.

Major platforms, newspapers and online video networks featured the tattoo, including:

– New York Post (major article + video feature)

– Storyful (international distribution)

– Bored Panda

– ViralHog

– Unilad Art / Unilad Tech

– LadBible groups

– Hundreds of international news portals across Europe, USA and Asia

– Tattoo blogs and art pages worldwide

– YouTube compilations with millions of views

André’s own upload generated an additional 2+ million views on YouTube, and thousands of reactions from Asia, South America, Europe and the US.

The Flying Phoenix Tattoo is still one of the most widely recognized tattoo illusions worldwide — and a milestone in modern tattoo visual storytelling.

Tattoos With Motion – Viral Optical Illusions by André Zechmann

After the success of the Flying Phoenix, André continued exploring movement-based illusions in tattoos.

Among the most shared works:

– The Angel Wing Tattoo: A hyper-realistic wing that, when the client moves their shoulder, appears to flap. This optical illusion was shared tens of thousands of times across tattoo platforms, YouTube clipping channels and viral Facebook pages.

– The “Breathing” Eye Tattoo on the Neck: A highly realistic eye tattooed on the neck of an Italian client. As he turned his head, the eye seemed to open and rotate — leading to features on global tattoo pages such as TattooLovers, InkedArtWorld, and numerous Italian and South American media.

– The Full-Arm Face Tattoo: One of André’s most technically demanding pieces — a complete hyper-realistic face stretched across an entire arm. Only the eyes, nose and mouth were left open in skin tone, creating a surreal, powerful optical illusion.

This tattoo reached Rank #1 for several consecutive weeks on tattoo-bewertung.de, one of the most influential European ranking platforms at the time.

Over the last two decades, André consistently produced tattoos that reached viral traction, magazine covers, front-page listings, and global shares.

Featured in International Tattoo Magazines & Global Media

For more than 20 years, André has been featured in numerous international publications, including:

– Tattoo Style Magazine

– TätowierMagazin (Germany)

– Skin Deep Magazine (UK)

– Tattoo Society

– Global online publications across the US, South America, Italy, Spain and Japan

– Art-focused news platforms

– Dozens of online rankings and art features (Realism, Color Tattoo, Fine Line, Full-Scale Tattooing)

These articles highlighted André’s color realism, fine detail micro-work, illustrative precision, and his signature hyper-realistic tattoo style, blending digital art, classical painting and mural art techniques.

Fashion Projects with International Reach

In addition to tattooing, mural art and design, André also received worldwide attention for his fashion creations. With the Steirer Jogger – the first alpine “trachten-jogging pants” – and the vegan leather pants, he developed two innovative signature pieces that gained traction far beyond Austria and were featured across social media, lifestyle blogs and fashion platforms.

His approach combined regional identity, modern aesthetics and artistic craftsmanship – transforming clothing into wearable art.

A small but exclusive selection of his designs is still available at Zillertaler Trachtenwelt, where his creations remain highly sought after. These projects underline André’s versatility and his ability to merge art, design, craftsmanship and fashion into a unique creative brand.

Clients Traveling From All Over the World

André Zechmann’s tattoo studio in Schladming, Austria, attracts clients from:

– Austria

– Germany

– Italy

– Switzerland

– South Tyrol

– United Kingdom

– USA

– UAE

– Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea)

Many clients travel internationally specifically for André’s unique artistic precision and the combination of tattooing with mural art experience — a crossover found in only very few studios worldwide.

The studio’s location in the Austrian Alps also makes it ideal as a Tattoo + Travel destination. Many clients combine their tattoo session with a high-quality holiday in one of Austria’s most iconic mountain regions.

Two Decades of Tattoo Innovation & Artistry

With 23+ years of experience, André merges:

– tattoo artistry

– illustration

– graphic design

– mural and large-scale art

– fine-detail realism

– custom artworks

This diversity has created a body of work that stands out internationally, especially in:

– hyper-realistic color tattoos

– fine line precision

– optical illusions

– portrait tattoos

– storytelling tattoos

– large area full-arm and full-back compositions

His work is often compared to technical airbrush art and high-end illustrative painting — a reason why so many international magazines and blogs continue to feature his pieces.