01 / THE ARTIST

Sparker is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersection of nostalgia, popular culture, satire, and immersive environments.

She holds an MFA from the University of Texas at Austin and a BFA from Bradley University, with a background in printmaking and art history.

Her professional practice spans public art, sculpture, installation, and experiential environments, with projects exhibited and commissioned by institutions and organizations across the United States.

02 / THE WORLD BUILDER

Sparker is the founder of Sparkerland, a 2,600-square-foot mini museum located in the heart of downtown Mundelein, Illinois.

Long before developing her first video game, Sparker spent two decades creating immersive, real-world environments through her work as an installation artist. With more than 50 projects spanning 20 years, her practice has consistently explored the relationship between physical space, visual storytelling, and audience experience.

Her transition into game development represents an expansion of this practice—from building worlds that audiences physically enter to creating digital environments they can explore and influence.

03 / THE DEVELOPER

MUNDYLAND is Sparker's independent adventure game project, inspired by her hometown of Mundelein, Illinois.

Drawing on the visual language of 1980s computer games, MUNDYLAND transforms recognizable streets, buildings, local history, and neighborhood folklore into a surreal, explorable world.

The project combines environmental storytelling, satire, nostalgia, and community participation. Residents and former residents are invited to contribute memories, photographs, and ideas that may influence the game's development.

DEVELOPMENT STATUS: In Progress

04 / THE MILLENNIAL

Born in 1989, Sparker belongs to a generation that grew up alongside the rapid evolution of personal computers, video games, and digital culture.

Long before photorealistic graphics and expansive open worlds became commonplace, early computer games invited players into imaginative environments constructed from limited color palettes, pixelated landscapes, and a healthy dose of creative problem-solving.

The EGA-inspired aesthetic of MUNDYLAND is a deliberate homage to the games that shaped her childhood. It reflects a particular kind of nostalgia—not simply for how games looked, but for how they felt to explore. Every screen suggested another possibility, every object might conceal a secret, and the limitations of the technology left plenty of room for imagination.