Sheffield-born artist Ken Turnell was an important figure in the establishment of Grizedale as a sculpture park of note, contributing several pieces in the early days. Yet unlike his contemporaries such as David Nash and Richard Harris, whose work could still be viewed into the twenty-first century, only the impressive, imposing stone structure 'The Eye' lasted more than a few years, surviving in its spot just up the road from the Bogle Crag car park until the mid-to-late nineties. Although his Grizedale sculptures vanished, their influence lived on, informing his style as a sculptor as well as providing inspiration for the artists who followed. He tells Peter Davies and Tony Knipe in 'A Sense Of Place':

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"The true effects of working in the forest are now slowly feeding my work. I believe I am gaining confidence and reality in both true working method and finding and establishing a generating form in my sculpture."

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Also by this artist:

Beech Watch 1978

Forest Flight 1978

The Rider 1978

Sawrey Bank Watch 1978

Wall Relief 1984