Mary Ting

Mary Ting is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Art Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York. She teaches foundational courses including Art 111: Intro to Drawing, Art 115: Intro to Sculpture, and EJ300: Intro to Environmental Justice. Her academic background includes an M.F.A. from Vermont College of Fine Arts (2005), a Diploma from Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing (1996), and a B.F.A. from Parsons School of Design (1983).

Her research and artistic practice critically examine environmental destruction, species extinction, and social inequities. Ting's work—such as the prose poem Our Hive is Sick—explores intersections of ecological crises, pandemics, and systemic injustices, aiming to transform grief into actionable dialogue. She creates multidisciplinary installations and writings that bridge art, activism, and environmental science.

Ting actively engages with global communities through lectures (e.g., at the Wolf Conservation Center) and exhibitions (e.g., retrospective at University of Massachusetts Amherst). Her practice emphasizes collaborative responses to climate emergencies and racial inequities, though no formal awards or student advisement details are documented.