YOUNG people have been making artworks from recycled wire for the final phase of an art project at Byker Metro station.

The youngsters from the Byker YMCA project worked with staff and visual artist Andy McDermott to transform a tangle of old cable and wire into delicate and individual pieces of art.

A photograph of their work is being displayed on a 11m by 2.5m display board until Friday, June 2.

The young artists looked around where they lived and found inspiration in the variety of trees, bushes and flowers in their neighbourhood.

Starting by looking and drawing, each created their own unique artwork by twisting, plaiting and scrunching wire and cable into trees, flowers, insects and abstract shapes.

The group brought their art together to create a collaborative piece around the symbols of the tree and heart, chosen to represent networks that exist in their area.

There are more than 50 pieces in the exhibition.

The wire came from local scrapyards and included copper, tin, aluminium and electrical wire, as well as computer and telephone cables.