Switzerland 2 1961

Here we have Robert Frank’s 'Switzerland 2', a series of photographs printed on a single sheet. This isn't one image, but many. I like how Frank isn't trying to hide his process. It's like looking at an artist's palette, full of possibilities. The grainy, high-contrast black and white gives it a raw, immediate feel, as if he's grabbing moments right out of the air. It’s not slick or polished; it’s real. The dark blacks feel heavy, almost like ink, making the images feel like drawings. Take the top line, the tree branches look like they’re dancing. It makes me think about how things change and shift, even when we’re not looking. It's not just about what's in the frame, but what Frank chooses to leave in, and how he puts it all together. Like in painting, composition is everything. I think of the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson when looking at this piece. Both artists knew that capturing a moment was an artform in itself.