Ascent the Wind is a public artwork by American artist Michael Helbing.

The artwork is located in the ARTSPARK grounds of the Indianapolis Art Center, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.

[1][2] Ascent the Wind is an abstract stainless steel sculpture that rests on a concrete base.

The artwork curves upwards and shifts in a flowing manner as tentacle-like appendages form off the top section seeming to blow in the wind.

[2] The artwork is on temporary from the Shimmery Gallery and is listed at costing $40,000 for permanent purchase.