About

Renée Borkow lives and works in New York City. She is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, and has a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University. She has exhibited in New York, Los Angeles, Florida, Lyon and Pittsburgh. Her most recent exhibition focuses on the objects and symbols that speak of the females’ powerful influence, despite the gender-based discrimination present in today’s society. The heroines of Greek mythology make us think about our individual and unique strengths. They inspired women throughout the centuries with their power and independence, transforming from mortal reality into goddesses. Collage is the chosen medium, as the cutting and layering of the papers felt consistent with the layers of history and interpretation of philosophy and thoughts. The colors used are representative of what was fashionable and symbolic for a particular goddess, and connected to other elements like stones and gems, all of which carry deep emotional, royal and spiritual meaning.

Renée Borkow lives and works in New York City. She is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, and has a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University. She has exhibited in New York, Los Angeles, Florida, Lyon and Pittsburgh. Her most recent exhibition focuses on the objects and symbols that speak of the females’ powerful influence, despite the gender-based discrimination present in today’s society. The heroines of Greek mythology make us think about our individual and unique strengths. They inspired women throughout the centuries with their power and independence, transforming from mortal reality into goddesses. Collage is the chosen medium, as the cutting and layering of the papers felt consistent with the layers of history and interpretation of philosophy and thoughts. The colors used are representative of what was fashionable and symbolic for a particular goddess, and connected to other elements like stones and gems, all of which carry deep emotional, royal and spiritual meaning.

Resume

“Borkow’s work layers imagery with shifting perspectives, creating compositions that feel both immediate and timeless.” - Gallery & Studio Magazine, 2025

EDUCATION

M.F.A., Painting and Sculpture, 1987

Columbia University School of the Arts , New York, NY

B.F.A. with Honors, Painting and Illustration, 1985

Carnegie Mellon University School of Art, Pittsburgh, PA

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2025 Kaleidoscope, Viridian Artists, New York, NY

2019 Step Out of Time, Viridian Artists, New York, NY

2014 In the City, Viridian Artists, New York, NY

1998 Siesta Series, Viridian Artists, New York, NY

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

1999 Maison des Arts Plastiques Rhône-Alpes, Lyon, France

1999 John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY

2007 Viridian Artists at Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY

1993 Wall to Wall, Tribeca 148 Gallery, New York, NY

1993 The Living Room Show, A/B Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

1985 Three Artists: Paintings and Prints, Forbes Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA

1982 Emerging Artists 1982, Pittsburgh Plan for the Arts, Pittsburgh, PA

GALLERY AFFILIATION

Member exhibitions at Viridian Artists, New York, NY, including:

2025-2023 HerStory

2018 50 Years of Viridian Artists

2017 Selfies & Self-Portraits

2000-2016 Various group exhibitions

PUBLICATIONS / REVIEWS

2025 Mary F. Holahan, “Renee Borkow: Kaleidoscope or, ‘Viewer of Beautiful Forms’”, Gallery & Studio Magazine

2019 Review of Step Out of Time, Gallery & Studio Magazine

2014 Review of In the City, Gallery & Studio Magazine

1987 Poster and program cover design, Celebration of the Arts, Symphony Space

Two prints reproduced in Quarto: A Collection of Poetry and Essays, Columbia University Press