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“The first of the Twig and Leaf necklaces proved to be an important precursor to Kinghorn’s floral designs, which inhabit the same ambiguous space between meticulous naturalism and pure abstraction. Around 2003, she created the prototype for much of her later work in Chrysanthemum, a twenty four karat gold and sterling silver brooch equipped to serve alternately as a pendant. The design dramatically exploited the tonal contrast between the patinated silver and subdued gold of the fused-metal. Consisting principally of thinly cut strips of the fused sheet with their ends curled gently inward, Chrysanthemum creates an impression of blossom-like softness, even the physical tenderness associated with newly revealed petals, that is manifestly at odds with the actual tactile properties of the materials from which it is composed.”

-Glen R. Brown, Ornament Magazine

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“Minneapolis artist Judith Kinghorn transformed her metalworking hobby into a successful business that’s made her one of the most revered jewelry artists in the country.”

— Stephanie Fox, Minnesota Good Age

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“Kinghorn’s characteristic composition is radial symmetry, which is consistent with much of the natural world. Her palette is autumnal — black and gold are recurrent — and the flowers often seem to be passing their prime. For example, the Chrysanthemum brooch-pendant (2005), which is shown on a “stingray collar” with a pattern of dense black dots, has twisted and bent petals, as if relaxing towards decay. Despite the evident labor in her work, Kinghorn shows no drive to perfection. Instead, the effect is tenderness.”

— Janet Koplos, Metalsmith

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Other featured publications

Magazines

2015

  • Good Age Magazine December Issue

  • Metalsmith Magazine 35.1

  • Ornament Magazine 38.4

2012

  • Ornament Magazine 36.1

2011

  • American Style cover Fall

2010

  • Ornament Magazine Cover and Feature article

2006

  • Lapidary Journal Article “15 Outstanding Pins” September

2005

  • American Craft Magazine September Issue

  • Pioneer Press April Issue

2003

  • Pioneer Press, June 2003

2002

  • Lapidary Journal Feature Article and Cover, April Issue

2001

  • Lapidary Journal May Issue

  • Lapidary Journal July Issue

  • Minnesota Monthly May Issue

2000

  • Lapidary Journal December Issue

  • Minnesota Monthly July Issue

  • Info for Artists, Summer Issue

  • American Craft Magazine, August Issue

1999

  • Minnesota Monthly July Issue

1998

  • Minnesota Monthly April Issue

  • Craft Report Fall Issue

  • Jeweler’s Circular Keystone February Issue

1996

  • Travelhost Magazine July Issue

1995

  • Accent Magazine Spring Issue

  • Travelhost Magazine November Issue

1994

  • Ornament Magazine Winter Issue

  • Midwest Home and Design Fall Issue

  • Travelhost Magazine August Issue

  • Skyway News, January Issue

  • Star Tribune April Issue

1993

  • Pioneer Press, December Issue

  • Could not be dated

  • American Craft Magazine, Award Winner picture

  • Southwest Journal Vol 10

  • Craft Connection, various issues

Books

2020

  • Mastering Contemporary Design by Loretta Lam

2009

  • Professional Jewelry Teaching Guide: Jewelry Design by Guo Xin

2003

  • Art Jewelry Today by Dona Z. Meilach

2002

  • The Beauty of Banded Agates by Michael R. Carlson

1992

  • Jewelry/Metalwork Survey #2 by David and Shereen Laplantz