"Ascent" by Damien Hirst is a monumental bronze sculpture that depicts a figure in an upward reaching pose, reflecting the artist's recurring exploration of the human form and transcendence. Created in the early 2000s, the work exemplifies Hirst's characteristic blend of classical sculptural traditions with contemporary conceptual concerns about mortality, spirituality, and the body. The piece demonstrates Hirst's ability to work across multiple mediums beyond his famous formaldehyde installations, establishing him as a significant figurative sculptor of his generation.