The Help for Heroes Creative Force exhibition will be open at Ocean Studios until Sunday (23 September).
Work by fourteen artists from across the westcountry has been selected for display, ranging from wooden sculptures, painting and drawing to photography and poetry.
As well as being relaxing, many find being creative has a positive impact on their lives and on their recovery journey.
Royal Navy veteran Paul Goodall, from Torpoint, lost both his legs in a training accident. He says his photography gets him out of the house and takes his mind off his injuries.
‘I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it,’ he said.
‘I get absorbed in taking and editing the photographs and it detracts from the constant pain that I’m in. It seems to go the back of my mind.
‘I’ve never had anything displayed before. It’s brilliant. I’m chuffed and at my time of life it’s just wonderful.’
Charlotte Humphreys, Health and Wellbeing manager for Help for Heroes in Plymouth says the project has been an important part of the recovery journey for former military personnel:
‘Creative Force has been a fantastic opportunity for our veterans to get together and produce some wonderful work,’ she said.
“It allows them to focus their energy on something really positive. It’s great that we have been given the opportunity by Ocean Studios to put this brilliant artwork on display, so everyone can see it.’