The Cinematic Aura of Brent

2023

Music

Brent Faiyaz

For Brent Faiyaz, we developed a striking visual identity that blends rich, atmospheric tones with his signature aura of mystery. Through hazy lighting, deep contrasts, and intimate compositions, we captured the essence of his music—soulful, raw, and effortlessly cool. This campaign not only enhances his artistic brand but also deepens his audience’s connection, turning every frame into a moment of storytelling.

This project was generously funded by:

The Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship,

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada,

The Law Foundation of British Columbia. 


“This work was carried out on the unceded territories of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit nations. In conducting this work, we acknowledge the constitutive role of settler colonialism in shaping and legitimizing Canada’s immigration detention system, as well as the global structures and systems that continue to oppress and displace people world-wide, which are deeply connected to the same colonial structures that oppress Indigenous people on Turtle Island.”

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This project was generously funded by:

The Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship,

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada,

The Law Foundation of British Columbia. 


“This work was carried out on the unceded territories of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit nations. In conducting this work, we acknowledge the constitutive role of settler colonialism in shaping and legitimizing Canada’s immigration detention system, as well as the global structures and systems that continue to oppress and displace people world-wide, which are deeply connected to the same colonial structures that oppress Indigenous people on Turtle Island.”

Detention Stories

© 2026 Detention Stories