A sensory enquiry into non-human categories (2019)

In this exhibition, winner of the fifth Young Cumbrian Artist of the Year, University of Cumbria student Poppy Cookson, presented a video installation entitled A Sensory Enquiry into Non-Human Categories (2019) as part of a body of work exploring the relationships between humans and non-humans. Her work, and that of the other shortlisted artists, is available to view at an exhibition at the Vallum Gallery, from 21 March to 25 April. They also feature in an online gallery on the Eden Arts website which will stay live after the exhibition has ended. The 5 other artists that were shortlisted for the award were Calum Eccleston with his installation and performance piece, Mel Galley who submitted hand-made books with creative writing, Georgia White with an installation piece, Robin Little who submitted a video work and Adam Mennell with a photography series. Poppy wins the £250 prize alongside the opportunity to take up a short residency at the Penrith Old Fire Station as part of the Eden Arts Artists Spare Room scheme. She was chosen as overall winner by a panel made up of Maddi Nicholson (artist, founder and director of Art Gene), Celia Burbush (artist, winner of the Cumbrian Artist of the Year Award 2017) and Jocelyn McGregor (artist, shortlisted for the Cumbrian Artist of the Year award 2017).