The Journey

Recycled Metal Kayaker Sculpture

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

Every journey begins with a single stroke.

The Journey is a handcrafted metal sculpture made from reclaimed industrial components — steel wire, nuts and bolts — welded by hand and mounted on a deep navy blue steel base that evokes the stillness of open water. A lone figure sits low in a sleek white kayak with a red cockpit, paddle in hand, moving steadily forward. The minimalist design is quietly powerful — it invites you to bring your own story to it. A peaceful morning on the lake. A challenging expedition. A moment of hard-won calm.

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 Journey 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.

Features

• Hand welded from recycled and reclaimed steel
• Sleek white kayak with red cockpit on a deep navy blue water base
• One-of-a-kind — no two pieces are exactly alike
• Mounted on a solid steel display base
• Supports charitable and community-focused work
• A perfect gift for paddlers, adventurers, or anyone embarking on a new chapter

Dimensions

• 230mm x 90mm x 80mm (W x D x H) / 9.1" x 3.5" x 3.1"