Cumbrian artists are still 'buzzing' after travelling to see their work in one of the world’s most famed international art festivals.
Working under the banner of Proseed Collective, 30 pieces of artwork from Cumbrians were on display at the highly esteemed 60th anniversary of the Venice Biennale, an event which draws in huge-named artists including Yoko Ono.
Carlisle-based artist, Daniel Ibbotson, was invited once more to present his work after hosting his own exhibition in 2022 at the festival in Venice.
However this time, he delivered a slice of Cumbria to Italy.
"It was just fantastic, some artists were in tears with the emotion of the event," Daniel said.
"It was really beautiful seeing people maybe 60 or 70s years old so moved by it all in such a positive way. Job done," Daniel said.
It wasn't just seasoned professionals who had their works featured, but also emerging artists from the University of Cumbria.
"Everyone was buzzing and I think they still are - it's possibly the biggest event celebrating Cumbrian artists," Daniel said.
Furthermore, there are plans to present their Venice piece at an exhibition in Cumbria once the it returns.
Artists will continue to visit their pieces whilst it's held on the walls of the Palazzo Bembo until November 24.
The 2024 'Olympics of Art' event marked a huge leap for the collective.
Founded by Daniel Ibbotson in 2020, the Proseed Collective was a response to the COVID pandemic as a vehicle to foster and promote creativity.
Looking ahead, Daniel plans to go on to bring another exhibition to Edinburgh.
"We're doing an exhibition in June so that's the next step and I'll be using artists who didn't go to Venice and those that want to be involved."
A call was also extended for more artists to join in the collective's effort.
An Instagram page has been dedicated to the 40 artists who had art adorned on the walls of the Palazzo Bembo.
You can find out more about each artist by visiting proseed_collective_venice24
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here