A visual artist from the University of the Creative Arts in Epsom helped organise a unique “light graffiti” event created by disadvantaged youths.

Tine Bech from UCA, and scientist Dr Kathryn Harkup, of the University of Surrey, have been working with young people from across the south east to find new and exciting ways to explore youth culture.

The exhibition will be showcased at the BFI on London’s Southbank next month where coloured LED lights create light drawings and animations through an innovative camera technique.

Tine Bech said: “LightTAG has been a fantastic experience for everybody involved. The young people who participated have created a really visually engaging project.

“One of the project goals is to show youth culture in a positive light and increase the visibility of young peoples’ voices, which I think we’ve achieved.”

The project has enabled over 55 young people from six communities to build confidence and achievement through a unique science and media art collaboration.

Tine added: “We often forget that universities don’t just award degrees but connect with communities, with businesses and in this case with young people. We are not an exclusive community for the few, but engaging with society in many innovation ways – LightTAG is just one of them.”