The Art Gallery of Swift Current is showcasing an exhibit which focuses on art created by conflict.

The Keepsakes of Conflict exhibit showcases various pieces of art, created both on and off the battlefield.

The exhibit is described as focused on reflecting on the personal stories of individuals experiencing war.

Art at the showcase ranges in age, the oldest piece being created in 1914, and the newest being from 2009 during Canada's involvement in the War in Afghanistan.

Art featured at the exhibit was made in multiple scenarios, some were created by prisoners of war as they were held captive, while others were created in types of craft camps created to help veterans deal with what they experienced in a war.

One piece of art was created with the intention of a veteran regaining dexterity after receiving shoulder and hand surgery.

Heather Benning, registrar for the Swift Current Art Gallery said that there was a need for remembrance around the topic of war.

"We need to remember what it was, we need to remember The Great War, the Second World War, we have to continue to be aware of the current conflicts that are going on in this world, and we have to be aware, and understanding, and careful with our Canadian soldiers who are currently based abroad and within our own country or boundaries, it's something that we should be aware of, we should appreciate what they do for us, and we have to be welcoming."

Julia Krueger, who helped with researching Keepsakes of Conflict, will be performing a talk at the gallery's public reception on November 23.

The display of art will be hosted in the gallery until December 30.