THURROCK students made a Southend shopping centre shine with their work in a special art show.

Sade Taiwo, 19, from Grays, and Holly Matthews, 19, from Tilbury, were among students whomade 2D, 3D and time-based exhibits shown at the Victoria Shopping Centre.

The works looked at social media and how we portray ourselves online and Romany gypsy heritage. The show closed on Friday.