ARTISTS reunited to collaborate on an exhibition at a Southend gallery.

Seven University of East London graduates came together to create their show, “Before, Between, Beyond”, which opened at the Tap gallery, in North Road.

The ex-classmates produced work which included painting, printmaking and video.

Joseph Kopiel, 29, showed his colourful work, which was created by using several techniques including collage. He said: “It is made from a drawing, a collage and then I used Photoshop.

“All of the work is about different characters. I am interested in things that are in a state of transformation, something in between – it hasn’t become the new character yet.

“I love this gallery, it is such an amazing space.”