Ken Unsworth

Annulus, 2007, is an example of Ken Unsworth’s work with large river stones. Each stone, weighing around 15 kilograms, is held in place by wires tied to three rings secured to a surrounding structure, forming a suspended disc. The stones are hung so that their centre of gravity falls exactly on the central axis of the disc and each stone is equidistant from its neighbours, held as if in a force-field. The three sets of wires create three cones, suggesting the force field which they literally constitute. Far from detracting from the captivating aesthetic effect, the evidence of Unsworth’s rigorous design and execution of Annulus contributes to the mysticism of the piece, a tribute to the hidden forces of gravity.