Folktales, morals, old wives’ tales, overheard anecdotes, and the enduring wisdom of superstition are central to my work. I am drawn to the beauty of stories passed down through generations—words of guidance as we repeat the same mistakes, experience the same heartbreaks, and celebrate the same joys.
Ali Bassett is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Penzance, Cornwall. She studied Fine Art at Spike Island, Bristol, following a foundation in fine art at Cheltenham, and has exhibited widely across Cornwall, Oxford, Somerset, Bristol, and London.
Working primarily on canvas, Ali paints and stitches her pieces together in a patchwork of imagery, figuration, and pattern, creating narratives that are universally relatable. Her work draws on folktales, morals, old wives’ tales, overheard stories, and the wisdom of superstition—celebrating the beauty of stories handed down through generations.
The Cornish landscape is a constant influence in her practice. The headlands, sea, and surrounding environment subtly shape her creative process, with painted and stitched canvases echoing the patchwork of fields and the gentle hues of nature. Snippets of conversation, gestures between friends, or the colours of an autumn sunrise are interwoven into her compositions, allowing her to communicate stories that resonate on a universal level.
Ali’s career includes notable successes with Partnership Editions and a series of sell-out exhibitions in Newlyn and Penzance. Her work blends emotional storytelling with striking visual language, reflecting her deep connection to landscape, memory, and place, and continues to earn widespread recognition.
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Ali Bassett, Little nut tree, 20245,900.00
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Ali Bassett, WOODLAND CORANATION, 2024Sold
