![A portrait of Adam Forsythe in his studio. Adam has a ginger beard, a white t-shirt and khaki pants, with a blue beanie on his head, sitting on a bench painting a painting in a green color, against a white background, with studio lighting](images/portrait2.jpeg)
Adam S. Forsythe is a painter whose work explores the intersections of alternative folklore, contemporary myth, and speculative fiction. Drawing from these narratives and utilizing innovative digital techniques, Forsythe creates a distinctive visual universe inhabited by cryptids, monsters, and otherworldly beings. His art blends vibrant color palettes with a subtle sense of humor, bringing these fantastical creatures to life.
Forsythe's paintings invite viewers into a realm where the mythical and the whimsical collide, offering a space to playfully engage with the unknown. His paintings capture the essence of these imagined entities, making the extraordinary feel tangible and relatable. Through his work, Forsythe not only entertains but also invites reflection on the stories we tell and the boundaries between reality and the fantastical.
selected exhibitions
- 2025, They come at night, RARO, Genova, Italy (Solo)
- 2025, Works On Paper, Hunted Projects, Edinburgh, Scotland (Group)
- 2024, PRIVATE LIFE, Toxic Arts, London, UK (Group)
- 2024, Cunning Folk, Hunted Projects, Edinburgh, Scotland (Solo)
- 2024, Liaison, Better Go South, Stuttgart, Germany (Group)
- 2023, CARNIVALUS MAXIMUS, Shit Art Club, Los Angeles, USA (Group)
- 2023, Through the Looking Glass, AucArt, London, UK (Group)
- 2022, Sightings, Exhibit Gallery, Santander, Spain (Solo)
- 2021, Revolution: Art & Change, The Holy Art, London, UK (Group)
- 2020, Group show, Shrine.nyc, Online (Group)
publications
- 2024, Fantasy Football Magazine, issue 1
- 2024, ArtMaze Magazine, issue 34-37
- 2023, Suboart Magazine, #6
- 2023, Pavement Licker, No. 13