Hingston Studio directed and art directed the live film for Young Fathers’ 'Heavy Heavy' performance. The project captured the band's raw energy and visual intensity, earning the award for Best Live Film at the UK Music Video Awards 2023.
Hingston Studio developed the art direction and campaign for Young Fathers’ fourth album, Heavy Heavy. The design draws inspiration from the Nkisi figure of West and Central Africa, symbolizing community and spiritual energy. Hand-painted typography and textured finishes capture the album’s raw, physical, and liberating spirit.
Hingston Studio collaborated with the band Young Fathers to create an immersive film installation for the Rebels, Widow Series exhibition. The moving triptych, directed by Tom Hingston and Thomas James, served as a visual rallying cry to the rebel spirit, inviting viewers into the world of British subculture.
Hingston Studio collaborated with the band Young Fathers and photographer Julia Noni to create a global campaign for the album 'Cocoa Sugar'. The visual identity explored themes of masculinity and femininity, balancing beauty, humour, and aggression to form a striking, iconic image that extended across digital, outdoor, and live platforms.