A Ukrainian artist trapped by the war has said it is a “miracle” his paintings are being exhibited and sold in the UK.

Artwork by Michael Velychko, 30, who was born in Poltava in central Ukraine and now lives on a farm with his family, was shown at The Sentinel Gallery in Wivenhoe, Essex.

The event raised £1,500. The money was used to support Mr Velychko’s family and to fund humantarian aid for his fellow Ukrainians.

Mr Velychko told the BBC: “I am very grateful that the gallery gives me the opportunity to show my paintings which are now in England. [It] is a miracle.”