{"product_id":"ascent-one-off","title":"ASCENT (One-Off)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA commanding work from Nicola Beattie’s Monolith series, this sculpture draws directly from the fortified landscape of Pembrokeshire - its castles, ruins, and time-worn architecture embedded into the form. Tall and grounded, the piece echoes the physical presence of stone towers and defensive walls shaped by centuries of conflict and endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core is a carved stairway, rising steadily through the body of the sculpture towards a narrow opening at the top. This ascent from darkness into light becomes a quiet metaphor for hope – a long, upward journey through struggle, turmoil, and uncertainty towards refuge and clarity. The steps are deliberate and uncompromising, reinforcing the sense of perseverance required to reach the summit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture plays a central role. The lower section is aggressively worked, evoking battle, erosion, and the weight of history. As the form rises, the surface gradually softens and lightens, mirroring the emotional shift from conflict towards calm and resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved in Welsh oak, the sculpture carries both physical and symbolic weight - rooted in place, memory, and resilience. Ascent stands as a contemplative monument to endurance, offering a moment of stillness at the end of a hard-won climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 108cm x 27cm x 27.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oak             \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2025         \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicola Beattie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53137582031179,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/7519\/4699\/files\/Ascentfronttex.jpg?v=1768570721","url":"https:\/\/artisancollective.co.uk\/products\/ascent-one-off","provider":" Artisan Collective Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}