Here and Now

Bran Symondson took part in Here and Now, HOFA Gallery’s exclusively virtual group exhibition during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bringing contemporary art into people’s homes, the exhibition offered a space for reflection and connection at a time of profound uncertainty.

Bran’s contribution also became the focus of a charitable pledge: HOFA’s founders committed 100% of the proceeds from the sale of See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil to supporting the NHS.

A collaboration given new purpose

Created through Hollywood Re-Loaded, Bran’s collaboration with the late photographer Terry O’Neill, the work brought together O’Neill’s celebrated photography and Bran’s distinctive artistic interventions.

Within the exhibition, it acquired an additional purpose: supporting the doctors, nurses and medical staff responding to the pandemic.

For Bran, this connected his continuing commitment to using art in support of others with a national moment of need.

An exhibition beyond gallery walls

Here and Now presented Bran alongside artists including Anthony James, Zhuang Hong Yi, Joseph Klibansky and Loribelle Spirovski.

Using high-resolution digital capture and virtual-reality presentation, HOFA enabled audiences to explore the exhibition remotely. The format preserved access to art while physical gatherings were restricted, opening the gallery experience to viewers around the world.

Bran’s participation united artistic collaboration with practical solidarity, giving an existing work a new role in supporting those caring for others.