Maui artist wins national competition
Maui fine artist Brad Forsythe’s artwork was selected for the National BMW M2 Art Wrap Design Competition in Chicago in December. Forsythe, who submitted three designs, was awarded first and second place in the national competition. All of the design submissions were reviewed on a blind jurying basis and voting was anonymous to ensure fairness.
In addition to having his design reproduced on the 2018 BMW M2 racecar, Forsythe was awarded a two-day M Performance Driving School Experience and travel and accommodations to attend the M2 car wrap unveiling in Chicago. A trophy presentation was also included during the unveiling.
“What a thrill to have my work selected for the M2 Art Wrap Design,” Forsythe said. “Seeing my work on such a large scale and to represent our island of Maui and the Aloha State to BMW enthusiasts around the globe is truly the highlight of my year.”
Juror Pat Womack said, “We built the M2 track car, but wanted to do something more, so we created the art wrap contest. The winning design is fantastic, and the car turned out great. We’ve had such a positive response. It’ll certainly be a showstopper on the BMW stand during the Chicago Auto Show.”
Forsythe’s work has been selected for numerous exhibitions in Hawaii and throughout North America and appears in several international corporate and private collections. He currently lives with his wife in Haiku.