Maya Kramer 玛雅·克莱默, Grey Zone 灰色地带, 2018

Maya Kramer’s "Grey Zone" (2018) is an immersive wall installation that evokes a pervasive sense of alienation through the depiction of a window that doesn't offer a vista, but frames a grey background which is perpetually shrouded by rain. The piece transforms the gallery space into a contemplative environment. The continuous flow of water and the subtle movement generated by the fans create an atmosphere where the boundaries between the viewer and the artwork blur, inviting introspection on themes of isolation and the passage of time. This installation exemplifies Kramer’s exploration of human interaction with nature and the mechanical, encouraging reflection on our emotional responses to environmental stimuli.

Maya Kramer, b. 1977, Washington DC, obtained her BFA in 2000 from the Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD and received her MFA in 2006 from Hunter College in NYC. She was based in New York City for nine years, during which time she worked in the curatorial department of the Guggenheim Museum and for private collectors. In 2010 she moved to Shanghai and has since exhibited internationally in conjunction with institutions such the Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong, the Van Abbe Museum, Eindhoven, Holland, and The Shanghai Gallery of Art, Shanghai, China, among others. She is the recipient of the Jacob Javits Fellowship, and her works have been featured in media such as Fortune Art, Randian, and Blouin Art Info. She is an adjunct Instructor of Art History at NYU Shanghai.