Born in New York City. Studied art with Rufino Tamayo at Dalton, Camillo Egas at The New School, and Jean Liberte at the Art Students Leagueall in New York City. Also received art training from Robert Friemark and Guy Pallazola at the Crystal Lake Art Center, Frankfort, Michigan, and from the Swiss impressionist, Hanseggar. Taught sculpture at Interlochen National Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan. A painter and sculptor, the fluid lines characteristic of her style are sometimes organized into abstract compositions, but more often she avoids the purely non- objective and is primarily concerned with conveying the emotional essence of a subject or landscape through form and color. She assisted her late husband Roy Sparkia in designing and creating the Empire State Building illuminated panels depicting the 7 wonders of the world, and the 8ththe Empire State Building. These 5 x 7 crystal resin and stained glass panels were installed in the lobby in 1963.
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Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 31 Mar 2006
love this work very much!!! it is so very strong in this minimal way!!!!!Sara Deutsch 24 May 2005
Conveys a wonderful sense of peace and spaciousness...Loredana 16 Apr 2005
very Nice renee i like your series with the Pyramid shapes they are unique and very nicely done the colors you use are beautiful:)Dann Green 09 Jul 2004
nice graphic, minimal style and colorssher richardson 19 Jun 2004
excellent design minimal and simple to enjoy... lovely renee..