Illustrator Shan Jiang drawing at a table
Shan Jiang

The spirit of exploration

In collaboration with Chinese artist and illustrator Shan Jiang, Vacheron Constantin's 2026 annual theme "Explore All Ways Possible" takes us through a wonderful and poetic journey, where exploration is a source of wonder, innovation and knowledge.

 

Design by Shan Jiang representing a sailing boat
François Constantin sets course for the North, where the waters sometimes freeze and the sky seems infinite. The silence here is deep, almost mineral. In the pale light, the journey takes on another dimension while his timepiece acts as a precise guide in the world’s vastness.
Design by Shan Jiang representing a pyramid with hot ballons in the sky
Southward, François Constantin rises into the air, carried by the warm breath of the winds. From above, lands bathed in light stretch out, where civilizations have left their traces in stone and through time. The world there is interwoven with tales; his timepiece, a witness to the time etched within it.
Design by Shan Jiang representing a snowy peak with a flying small red plane and mountains cows
At dawn, François Constantin turns to the East. The first light illuminates ancient paths leading to knowledge. Here, every tick-tock nears the summit. In the still air of the high altitudes, exploration becomes a quest, guided by the patience and the curiosity of those who look far ahead.
Design by Shan Jiang representing a modern town
François Constantin waits on the quay, where cities become gateways to adventure. The west wind carries promises of lands yet unknown. In the evening light, the silhouettes of the towers stand out. His timepiece chimes the moment of the great departure, like a call from elsewhere.
Shan Jiang

New cultural and artistic horizons

Vacheron Constantin's motto, "Do better if possible, and that is always possible," embodies a relentless pursuit of excellence and creativity. This philosophy inspires exploration beyond watchmaking into cultural and artistic realms. Shan Jiang's contemporary expression brings the Maison’s "Explore All Ways Possible" spirit to life across boutiques and digital spaces worldwide.
Shan Jiang

Exploration, a source of wonder

White banquise with orange staircase and a sunny sky
Red desert landscape with hot balloons in the sky
Zoom up on plants with a red airplane in the background
Red sailing boat on a very agitated sea
Underwater drawing showcasing coral reef
Artistic collaboration

Shan Jiang

Shan Jiang is a highly acclaimed London-based illustrator with a deep connection to his Shanghai heritage, where he was born in 1979. His artistic style transcends the boundary between fine art and illustration, characterised by immaculately detailed and captivating works. Shan's art is a result of his constant exploration in developing visual language and style to express his personal and visual experiences. He constantly conjures mesmerising imageries inspired by his memories of Shanghai, where he was born and grew up.

Illustrator Shan Jiang drawing at a table
Design by Shan Jiang representing a modern town

 Shan's work is deeply influenced by his home city of Shanghai, blending its skyscrapers and bungalows, traditional superstitions, contemporary concepts and ideologies, and thriving subcultures.