Cheshire Military Museum launches new trench art exhibition
Cheshire Military Museum has unveiled its newest exhibition - highlighting the creativity of soldiers at war.
The temporary exhibition - 'Trench Art: Creativity in the face of conflict' dates from any period, covering a huge variety of materials and media.
It seeks to explore the experiences of soldiers, prisoners, the wounded, carers and civilians during conflict - predominantly focusing on the First World War.
Caroline Chamberlain, curator at Chester Military Museum, said: "The exhibition includes objects from our existing collection like Draughts pieces and shell cases.
"But we have taken the definition of Trench Art further to include not only artefacts but artistic works like drawings, paintings and cartoons.
"It also includes poetry and performance - where they are a direct reflection of the creator's experience during war.
"We also include some commercially produced items which were an expression of support for the military during and after the conflict.
"Each item has its own unique story to tell and we have tried to convey this and the resourcefulness, skill, talent and waste of war.
"There are toys, love poems, leather work, toast racks, bracelets and much more. Real Trench Craft, not just Trench Art."
The project will run until Autumn.
Cheshire Military Museum is open Thursday to Sundays, 11am to 4pm, with last entry at 3.30pm.
See the website for more details here.
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