Steve Locke’s work spans painting, drawing, sculpture, and installation. His practice critically engages with the Western canon to muse on the connections between desire, identity, and violence. Throughout his artistic career, Locke’s work has questioned how we ascribe meaning to portraiture.
Locke was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and lives and works in the Hudson Valley, NY with his dog, George. He comes to Hunter from Pratt Institute and Massachusetts College of Art and Design and is a committed advocate for public education.
Recent Exhibitions and Publications:
the fire next time at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
I SAID WHAT I SAID published March 2026
