Passé simple is a monthly magazine dealing with the French-speaking part of Switzerland’s past. Its vocation is to address all audiences and to invite a large number of specialists from all kinds of backgrounds. Apolitical and non-confessional, it aims to be both instructive and pleasant. It deals with various subjects, from the origin of wine in Valais to the fate of General Dufour, from the recipe of the Malakoff to the creation of the canton of Jura. The periodical devotes a large part to the history of art, mentalities, literature, wars, science, economics and politics. Passé simple also deals with events that ocurred from prehistory to the year 2000. The magazine favors narrative over demonstration. Its baseline says: « It happened close to yours, but slightly before. »
I was commissioned to illustrate their special issue about Swiss fine watchmaking, specifically in the Jura area. An issue that traces the history of watchmaking and the incredible growing of the world known prestigious companies.
Working with Passé Simple is such a delight in the way each commission is the occasion to learn new things which is why I love to wake up every day!
If you wish to know more about Passé simple: www.passesimple.ch