The Storyteller of Silence and Snow
Some artists don’t shout to be heard – they whisper through beauty. Cosey (real name: Bernard Cosendai), the Swiss comic book author and illustrator, is one of those rare voices. His stories unfold like quiet journeys – introspective, poetic and deeply human. Through every line and color, he invites us to slow down and listen to the space between words.
His Greatest Tribble – Jonathan and the Long Road Inward
Cosey is best known for his iconic series Jonathan, following a Western traveler on a spiritual and emotional quest through the Himalayas. But this is no action-packed saga – it’s a meditative tale of encounters, memories and inner healing, where landscape and soul mirror one another.
His work blends philosophy, travel and personal reflection, often touching on Tibetan Buddhism, loneliness and love – always with gentleness.
Did He Keep His Inner Child Alive?
Absolutely. Cosey draws with the sensitivity of someone who still wonders – who still finds magic in mountain mist or the curve of a quiet smile. His characters, even when lost, carry that spark of childlike searching.
His Vision of the Universe
Cosey sees the universe as quietly interconnected, where the smallest moments carry the deepest meanings. He treats space, nature and silence as characters themselves, guiding his stories like gentle winds. His art reflects a belief that truth doesn’t always arrive in answers – but in observation, openness and presence.
What Did He Teach Us?
- Stillness can be powerful
- The journey inward is just as vast as the one outward
- Tenderness is a form of courage
Cosey is not just a comic book artist – he’s a visual poet, reminding us that sometimes, the most meaningful adventures begin with a pause – and a question carried by snow.