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Jeep Silent Edition Campaign Uses Hybrid 4x4 for Wildlife Photography

other · 2026-04-29

Publicis Canada creative director Steve Muzzin led the 'Silent Edition' campaign for Jeep, showcasing the Jeep Cherokee Hybrid's capability through ethical wildlife photography. Instead of depicting vehicles conquering landscapes, the campaign focused on how the 4x4 can exist within nature without disrupting it. Partnering with conservation photojournalist Patricia Homonylo, the team captured intimate images of elusive animals like a Canada lynx, owls, and a red fox asleep in the snow. The work was influenced by National Geographic and Canadian Geographic, emphasizing restraint and observation over spectacle. The campaign demonstrates that Jeep's capability enables closer, undisturbed wildlife portraiture.

Key facts

  • Campaign titled 'The Silent Edition' by Publicis Canada for Jeep.
  • Creative director Steve Muzzin led the project.
  • Focused on Jeep Cherokee Hybrid's 4x4 capability in nature.
  • Partnered with conservation photojournalist Patricia Homonylo.
  • Captured images of a Canada lynx, owls, and a red fox asleep in snow.
  • Influenced by National Geographic and Canadian Geographic.
  • Emphasized ethical wildlife documentation and restraint.
  • Avoided traditional automotive cues, letting imagery lead.

Entities

Artists

  • Patricia Homonylo

Institutions

  • Publicis Canada
  • Jeep
  • National Geographic
  • Canadian Geographic

Locations

  • Muskoka
  • Northern Ontario
  • Canada

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