I Want You
Signed Print

I Want You demonstrates Dylan's understanding that songs and visual art share identical narrative foundations. The finely detailed drawing of a woman with playing cards literalises the gambling metaphors embedded in American folk traditions, where romantic pursuit mirrors games of chance. Dylan's incorporation of handwritten lyrics on the opposite side creates an intimate dialogue between his musical and visual practice, guiding the viewers' understanding of his lyrics in a systematic way, as is typical of the Mondo Scripto series. On the surface, the cards represent fate and possibility, while their undertones speak more directly to Dylan’s broader exploration of American cultural mythology, where gamblers become romanticised outlaws.

His raw, energetic style, still visible even in a monochrome sketch, is also influenced by Folk Art and Americana, giving authenticity to often cliched themes of desire and uncertainty. This piece connects Dylan's Blonde on Blonde period with his 2000s artistic output, demonstrating the continuity of his vision across media and decades. The work invites contemplation on the role of chance in human relationships whilst celebrating the storytelling traditions that inform both his musical and visual expression.