Thomas Bayrle's monumental 1982-83 photo-collage Flugzeug [Airplane] documented

Thomas Bayrle created Flugzeug [Airplane], a photo-collage on paper measuring 800 x 1340 cm, between 1982 and 1983. The work was documented in a July 30, 2018 post on artcritical, which included a photograph courtesy of the artist. This large-scale piece demonstrates Bayrle's engagement with mechanical imagery and serial repetition during the early 1980s. The artwork's dimensions make it a substantial example of photo-collage from that period. Bayrle's practice often explores themes of technology, mass production, and visual patterns through collage techniques. The documentation provides insight into his artistic output during a significant phase of his career. The work remains an important example of his approach to representing industrial subjects through meticulous handcrafted methods.