A major public fundraising art exhibition, ART UNMAKSED curated by Jack Trodd of Brushes With Greatness, is taking over Westfield London’s Vitrine Display this October and remain in place to be enjoyed by all for a year. Conceived by fundraising consultant Rich Woods of Rook International, the project began during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and explores the social, societal and personal impacts of the virus through art, while looking to a bright and positive post-pandemic future.

The exhibition will culminate in an auction in early 2023, held on and offline, with all proceeds going to Global’s Make Some Noise. The sale of the exhibited artworks will help further Global’s support of small charities across the UK, that provide shelter and safety, support physical and mental health, improve life skills, and prevent isolation. As we enter a difficult winter in a world permanently changed by COVID 19, this exhibition focusses on raising funds for those most at risk and in need across the UK.

The exhibition will bring together a collection of 19 unique artworks including pieces by leading UK-based contemporary artists Rob & Nick Carter, ENDLESS, Nathan Wyburn, David Harrison, Jasmine Pradissitto and Morgan Howell. It includes a wide selection of pieces, diverse in origin, style and focus; many inspired by the emblematic mask. Taken together, the artworks on show reflect the enduring impact of COVID-19 on all levels of society, culture and community, while offering a timely moment to reflect on our shared experience of Lockdown and impart hope for a positive future.

Stuart Campbell, Director of Fundraising and Marketing at Global’s Make Some Noise, comments: "Global’s Make Some Noise is delighted to be the chosen charity for Art Unmasked. The funds raised by the collection will make a huge difference to the vital small charities working with people living through the toughest of circumstances at the heart of our local communities. The covid pandemic added extra pressure to small charities when they were already overwhelmed by demand for their services. The money raised will help them to support more people and continue to provide support for those who need it most.”

Katie Wyle, General Manager at Westfield London, comments: “The pandemic affected many of us in ways that we could never have predicted. Throughout everything, ‘community’ stood out and we remained and continue to remain committed to supporting our community, so we are very proud to now be launching ART UMMASKED where local residents, Londoners and visitors from further afield can reflect on the period through inspiring artworks.”

Jack Trodd, Exhibition Curator and Director of Brushes With Greatness, comments: “The two years spent curating this project, with COVID 19 repeatedly stalling us, has allowed the evolving collection to truly reflect the long-term impact and growing resilience shown in light of the crisis.”

Rich Woods of Rook International, comments: “We are incredibly grateful to Westfield London for supporting Art Unmasked. Their commitment to the community is brilliant to see and it’s great to be showcasing some incredible art and supporting a charity as fantastic as Global’s Make Some Noise.”

The display can be viewed at the Vitrines, near John Lewis & Partners and is free to attend.

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