Anastasia Bay's "An Afternoon with Vita" features soft tones of blue and beige against a muted peach background, with elongated, intertwined figures embodying abstraction and movement. The subjects seem fluid yet structured, with a sense of irony in their exaggerated expressions and poses, evoking a theatrical or carnival atmosphere. The artwork employs a simplified, assertive line that captures vivid emotions, reflecting Bay's interest in balancing contrast and essence. Rooted in the tradition of Ensor and Brueghel, Bay’s work critiques societal norms through her dynamic, mysterious character depictions. ...
Anastasia Bay’s paintings present scenes borrowed from theater, opera or the carnivalesque scenes of Ensor or Brueghel the Elder. Her characters embody the irony of overturning society's established roles and norms at these moments of popular gathering. Bay’s work is all about contrast and balance in a very cathartic way. The choice of a precise fragment of reality in her works dissolves any narration. The mysterious, sometimes disturbing characters are caught in vibrant movements, blurring the lines of their barely sketched bodies and faces. There is a search for simplicity in her gesture, seeking for the essence of the being she is depicting. She shares with Philip Guston or Gérard Gasiorowski a bluntness in the works and the ability to express very vivid emotions through a very simple and assertive line. ...
Galerie Derouillon was founded in Paris in 2013 by Benjamin Derouillon and is dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging contemporary artists. Since its inception, Galerie Derouillon has put the emphasis on providing young artists a long term support in every stage of production, exhibition and dissemination of our artists’ practice.
The main focus is on international emerging artists, creating a community and bonds with historical and more established artists through curated group shows. Collaboration is an important feature in the ecosystem of the gallery as we dedicate ourselves in creating relationships between artists, galleries and institutions by producing books, exhibitions as well as working closely with public and private institutions. ...
