LEXUS COMMISSIONS CANADIAN ARTISTS TO DESIGN CUSTOM WRAPS INSPIRED BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL SHOWS

• Lexus Canada’s partnership with Cirque du Soleil celebrates craftsmanship, expressed through the intersection of artistry, performance, precision, and meaningful moments
• Montréal-based artist Whatisadam draws on themes from Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO show to re-imagine Lexus RZ 450e – to be displayed at auto shows in Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver
• Toronto-based artist Julia Prajza restyles Lexus RX 450h+ inspired by Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA show – and on display at the auto show in Toronto and Vancouver

TORONTO, JANUARY 15, 2026 – The most meaningful moments often occur when artistry, performance and precision intersect – and exploring this intersection elevates our experience. To express this, Lexus Canada has commissioned two Canadian artists to create custom vehicle wraps inspired by two Cirque du Soleil shows. The vehicles will be on display at select Canadian auto shows this year.

“Cirque du Soleil has been creating memorable moments for millions of people ever since its founders started entertaining people on the streets of Baie-Saint-Paul, Québec in the 1980s. Lexus has also helped Canadian Guests create their own memorable moments for more than 35 years. This is why we were pleased to become Cirque du Soleil’s official automotive partner – and are celebrating with two custom-designed vehicle wraps by talented Canadian artists this year,” said Martin Gilbert, Director of Lexus Canada. “Our artists – Whatisadam and Julia Prajza – have transformed the Lexus RZ and RX into beautiful, rolling artworks that express craft and artistry, and we look forward to sharing them with Canadians this year.”

Exploring interconnected relationships between humans, animals and environments

Montréal-based artist Whatisadam (whatisadam.com) created a custom wrap for the Lexus RZ 450e battery-electric SUV in a refined pop-art aesthetic to explore the central themes of the Cirque du Soleil show, ECHO: the interconnected relationship between humans, animals and the environments we inhabit. Whatisadam has weaved together figurative forms, dynamic wildlife imagery and precision-crafted graphical elements into a bold, contemporary artwork that expresses connection, creativity and the world we collectively shape.

Whatisadam’s creation will be exhibited at the Montréal Auto Show, taking place from January 16-25 at the Palais de congrès, at the Canadian International Auto Show, taking place from February 13-22 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and at the 2026 Vancouver International Auto Show, taking place from March 25-29, 2026 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.

For complete and up to date details and specifications on the Lexus RZ 450e, visit www.lexus.ca/rz

Celebrating the surreal dreamscapes of a warmly enchanting world

Toronto-based artist Julia Prajza (juliaprajza.com) designed a custom wrap for the Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid SUV with a dynamic design that celebrates the surreal dreamscape of the Cirque du Soleil show, LUZIA, to transport the viewer to a warmly enchanting world – one shaped by whimsy, wonder and electrifying magic. Monarch wings, glowing sun, cactus blooms, and an ornate key weave together to tell LUZIA’s story in luminous form.

Julia Prajza’s creation will be exhibited at the Canadian International Auto Show taking place from February 13-22 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and at the 2026 Vancouver International Auto Show taking place from March 25-29, 2026 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.

For complete and up to date details and specifications on the Lexus RX 450h+, visit www.lexus.ca/rxp