Ali Bassett is a multi-disciplinary artist living in Cornwall. Ali completed a foundation in fine art at Cheltenham, later completing a Fine Art degree at Spike Island in Bristol. She has exhibited across Cornwall, Oxford, Somerset, Bristol, and London. Working on canvas, pieces are stitched together in a patchwork of imagery, figuration, and pattern allowing her to gently tell stories which she likes to be relatable to all.
"Folktales, morals and old wives' tales, overheard stories and the proverbial wisdom of the superstition are the pro dominant themes and interests that are common throughout my work. There's a real beauty in stories handed down from generation to generation, words of advice as we make the same mistakes, repeat the same heartbreaks and share the same love and joy!"
Living and working in Penzance, nature is an ever-present influence in the artist's work-the headland, the water, and the surrounding space all find their way into the creative process. Working with canvas, pieces are painted and stitched together in a patchwork that echoes the landscape, resembling the patchwork of fields with their distant, diluted colours.
Hints of stories and snippets of conversations are interwoven alongside the imagery of an autumn sunrise or an observed gesture between friends. This thoughtful combination of elements allows the artist to communicate their ideas and gently tell stories that resonate on a universal level.
Ali Bassett's artistic career is marked by remarkable achievements, including her success with Partnership Editions and a series of sell-out exhibitions in Newlyn and Penzance, Cornwall. Her work resonates deeply with audiences, showcasing a unique ability to blend emotional storytelling with striking visual language. These exhibitions highlight her connection to the Cornish landscape and her capacity to weave narrative, memory, and place into captivating pieces that continue to earn widespread recognition.
