Artist Interns



Kinley Young is an emerging multimedia artist and conceptual sculptor. She grew up in North Carolina and is now based in Arkansas. Kinley shares, "I am looking forward to learning and working with JSP staff, as well as having the opportunity to create art. I am also excited to help with park events and to learn more about the area."

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Instagram @works_of_nin

Makena Henriksen is a journeyman blacksmith from the Pacific Northwest whose work is inspired by the forested shores of the Salish Sea. Their primary medium is steel, but they’ll experiment with any material they can get their hands on and have a particular fondness for foundry work. 

While at Josephine, Mak looks forward to working in a larger scale than usual, and to familiarizing themselves with the behind-the-scenes action involved in running the sculpture park. 

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Instagram @nettlefireforge

Jacintha Turner is a sculptor from Colorado whose work is inspired by all of the twists and turns that her life has gone down - from nursing, to marriage, to moving, to rekindling her love for art. In 2021, she graduated from Colorado Mesa University in sculpture with an emphasis in metal casting. While at the university, Jacintha attended two iron events whilst being a part of the sculpture guild and and several student shows.

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Lucy Swenson is a sophomore Environmental Studies major and International Studies minor at Centre College. She is from Owensboro, KY and is an avid amateur guitarist, hiker, and finder of sunny spots to bask in. Lucy shares, "I’m thrilled to spend my summer meeting the JSP & Frankfort community while working to offer inspiring educational & exploration experiences at the park!" Lucy will be JSP's Conservation & Outreach Intern from June-August, 2022.