A two-day art exhibition in Bicester showcasing the work of 30 displaced Ukrainian artists has raised more than £1,800 for humanitarian aid.

The 'Beauty for Peace: Art that Heals and Inspires' exhibition, held at the Perch Eco Business Centre, showcased 180 artworks and was attended by more than 200 individuals.

BBC One's Bargain Hunt's Charlie Ross auctioned pieces, with proceeds distributed to the Bicester Humanitarian Aid Partnership and the Ukrainian artists themselves.

Oxford Mail: Celebrity auctioneer Charlie Ross was at the eventCelebrity auctioneer Charlie Ross was at the event (Image: TownSq)

Oxford Mail: Celebrity auctioneer Charlie Ross with artist Alexandra DikaiaCelebrity auctioneer Charlie Ross with artist Alexandra Dikaia (Image: TownSq)

The partnership and Town Square Spaces, known as TownSq, which manages the Perch Eco Business Centre, collaborated to organise the event.

Community manager at TownSq, Lucy Wendon, said: "We're delighted to have played a part in this hugely important event with a cause very close to our hearts.

Oxford Mail: Community manager at TownSq, Lucy Wendon Community manager at TownSq, Lucy Wendon (Image: TownSq)

"TownSq, in partnership with Hope Church, has already been heavily involved in supporting the displaced Ukrainian community in Oxfordshire through enabling fundraising concerts, hosting Ukrainian film showings and offering a safe space for Ukrainians to be together on the anniversary of the recent invasion.

Oxford Mail: Celebrity auctioneer Charlie Ross at the 'Beauty for Peace: Art that Heals and Inspires' exhibitionCelebrity auctioneer Charlie Ross at the 'Beauty for Peace: Art that Heals and Inspires' exhibition (Image: TownSq)

"We know how much of a positive impact these small gestures have on the lives of Ukrainians, whether they are living here and attending these events or living in Ukraine near the frontline and benefiting from the funds raised.

“We hope that, through the exhibition, displaced Ukrainian artists will have the chance to kickstart their art careers here in the UK and receive some financial reward for their work, while also supporting those back home."