Some climbs stay with you long after the rope is packed away. The moment you clipped the anchor, the texture of the rock, the way the light fell on the wall.
Vertical Works translates those memories into hand-embroidered artwork — pieces built around the visual identity of a specific route: its colours, lines, and textures.
Every route is different
Some routes naturally lend themselves to this process more than others.
The more visually distinctive the rock — its banding, its colour, the way light catches the surface — the richer the starting point for each piece.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the most common questions about commissioning your own route as a hand-stitched artwork. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to get in touch directly.
Yes. Commission requests are built around a specific route of your choice — whether it's a personal ascent, a dream project, or a historic line. Share the route name, location, and any reference photos you have.
The route name and location, plus any reference photos you have — the more detail on colour, texture and lighting, the richer the starting point for the piece.
Yes — your own photographs are often the best starting point, since they capture the exact light and character of the day you were there.
Each commission is unique and depends on size, complexity, and the artist's current schedule. Typical timelines range from 6 to 12 weeks from confirmation of the brief.
Yes — that's the heart of a commission. Share your own route and the story behind it, and it becomes the basis for the piece.
Pricing depends on size and complexity — get in touch with details about your route and we'll provide a quote.
It starts with a conversation: share your route, location and any reference photos, then we agree on scale and details before the piece is hand-stitched and shipped to you.
