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Maggi Hambling Inspires Artist's True Identity Reveal
14 Jun
Summary
- Artist Rachael Bassett revealed her true identity after sculptor Maggi Hambling's advice.
- Bassett uses skateboards as a canvas, inspired by her hero Maggi Hambling.
- Her unique skateboards are produced in the UK and have sold as far as Australia.
Rachael Bassett, an artist from Clare, Suffolk, has stepped out from behind her pseudonym, Bassé, with encouragement from her idol, the sculptor Maggi Hambling. Bassett, 37, found an outlet for her ADHD during the Covid-19 pandemic by creating art on skateboards, initially using a fake name and wearing Venetian masks to exhibitions.
Hambling, who visited Bassett's home and reviewed her artwork, advised her to reveal her true identity. Following this advice, Bassett developed a series of skateboard art, which has now led to the creation of her skate brand, EKH-O. The brand features original artwork on 100% Canadian maple wood boards, manufactured in the UK.
Bassett's series, "Souls for Salaries," explores the idea of working out of necessity rather than passion, with skateboards chosen as a canvas symbolizing freedom and movement. The brand debuted last year and has garnered significant attention, particularly on TikTok, with sales reaching as far as Australia. The skateboarding community has been highly supportive of her unique creations, which are designed to be skated.
