The Ascent

Recycled Metal Solo Climber Sculpture

Handcrafted from reclaimed and recycled metal — giving new life to industrial materials, meaning no two are ever the same.

Every summit starts with a single decision to begin.

The Ascent is a handcrafted metal sculpture made from reclaimed industrial components — steel wire, nuts, bolts and yellow climbing holds — welded by hand and mounted on a solid timber display base. A lone figure scales a dark wall studded with vivid yellow holds, arms and legs spread wide, fully committed to the climb. It’s a piece that captures the quiet courage of pushing beyond your limits — and the satisfaction waiting on the other side.

It’s the kind of piece that earns its place on a shelf, a desk or a windowsill — and starts conversations every time.

Work with your hands, heal your mind.

About this piece

The Ascent is a genuine one-off. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. Made by the team at Turning Corners from reclaimed metal that would otherwise have gone to waste, every purchase directly supports our charitable work across Hull and East Yorkshire — helping people rebuild confidence, skills and independence.

Pairs beautifully with Lending a Hand — buy both and save 10% automatically at checkout.

Features

• Hand welded from recycled and reclaimed steel
• Solo climber on a dark wall with yellow climbing holds
• One-of-a-kind — no two pieces are exactly alike
• Mounted on a solid timber display base
• Supports charitable and community-focused work
• A perfect gift for climbers, adventurers, or anyone facing a new challenge

Dimensions

• 220mm x 120mm x 210mm (W x D x H) / 8.7" x 4.7" x 8.3"