Describing Anastasia Bay as someone who sketches figures is akin to calling Giuseppe Verdi a songwriter. She paints big, and with authority, in gestures that are seen, felt and remembered. Among her many interests is opera, which has been crowned the “queen of the arts”—so I’m going to continue in grandiose fashion and coronate this French artist into a most royal court of creatives. In a desire to revive and invigorate the rich magnificence of ancient Greek drama, opera summoned emotion and motive by combining narrative, music, design and dance. Anastasia’s dynamic figures draw from ancient myths as they transcend time, exuding power and passion. Her training in the sport of boxing informs an intimate knowledge of anatomy, movement and…
