“Local Heroine” Artist Talk at Group in the Loop
Artist – Stephen Harkola
October 2nd, 2026, 6 – 9 PM
About Stephen Harkola
Stephen is a Rochester, NY–based figurative, landscape, and abstract painter. He works in a variety of media, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, and charcoal.
About the Heroine Series Presentation
This talk will focus on his “Heroine Series” which includes large format oil and acrylic portraits, shown at several exhibitions. Many of these studio pieces originated from models posing at Group in the Loop figure drawing sessions as well as dedicated photo shoots.
While examples of his more representational work will be on display, the presentation will also chronicle Stephen’s figure work abstraction “experiments”, highlighting the use of photography and software to develop unique compositions. The talk will provide insights and inspiration for anyone engaged in creating art focused on the human form.
Location
The Refinery Building, Studio B-302, 936 Exchange Street, Rochester, NY 14608
Refer to the diagrams for parking and door location on Exchange St.. Upon entering door 936B, you will already be on the 2nd floor. Immediately go up one flight to the 3rd floor and follow signs to Studio 302. (Go left around the corner and the door is down the corridor on the left marked GITL)
In addition to a 30 minute multi-media presentation, the following Heroine Series work will be on display
