I Want to Escape 1993

"I Want to Escape" is a 1993 photograph by renowned American photographer Robert Frank (1924-2019). The work is a striking example of Frank's signature style, which combines documentary realism with a lyrical, often introspective, approach. The image features a series of four photographic panels, depicting a desolate, seemingly abandoned building, a car on a deserted road, and a handwritten note. This powerful juxtaposition of visual elements creates a sense of isolation and longing, reflecting the artist's own desire to "escape" the confines of his surroundings. The handwritten note, prominently displayed in the bottom right panel, adds a personal and poetic dimension to the work, further intensifying its emotional resonance. "I Want to Escape" is a poignant and evocative work that captures the essence of loneliness and the universal yearning for freedom.