This painting was created by artist and designer Felix Holst, former Vice President and Head of Design at Hot Wheels, and it was completed in 2022. The painting measures 30″ by 40″ and is rendered in mixed acrylic and spray paint. It depicts a red Baja-style Volkswagen Beetle going through a corner, and the painting was the basis of the movie poster for the 2022 documentary, The Baja Bug Movie. This Felix Holst original is now offered at no reserve by the selling dealer on behalf of the artist in Thousand Oaks, California. All proceeds from the sale, including the BaT buyer’s fee, will go to the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of disaster and providing programs and services that help communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

This Holst painting formed the foundation of the movie poster used to promote The Baja Bug Movie, which was written and directed by Michael Squier. The movie was filmed in Mexico and released on October 13, 2022. The film won the Best Documentary Feature (Local OC) category at the 2022 Newport Beach Film Festival.

The multicolor background incorporates vertical and diagonal streaks of color to emphasize motion. Shadows help to capture the dimensions and the proportions of the car.

The painting is signed in turquoise and dated to 2022.

Upon completion of the auction, the winning bidder will directly pay American Red Cross Los Angeles Region, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.