Meet our resident artists

Kristy Butler (she/they) is originally from Buffalo, New York and brings her love of learning and self expression to her teaching practice. A creative person with a range of interests, Kristy is a former professional dancer and textile studio manager. Kristy has an AAS in Illustration from Fashion Institute of Technology and her art practice is focused on using traditional media in a fun and playful way. When teaching art to kids and adults, Kristy hopes to provide a nurturing, safe, and collaborative environment where experimentation is possible

Seda Anac (she/her) is a ceramist and educator from the south of Turkey, living in Brooklyn, New York. After many years in the film industry, she found her passion in working with clay.

Seda teaches students of all ages to enjoy working with clay and create their own projects. She collaborates with local businesses and hosts workshops, and she is dedicated to bringing artists together at The Mud BKLYN to build a supportive creative community.

Her goal is to make art accessible to everyone and inspire others to express their creativity

Marcela E. Torres, Born in Salt Lake City, Utah. Torres received a BA in Sculpture Intermedia and a BFA in Art History from the University of Utah, They continued their studies with a MFA in Performance from School of the Art Institute Chicago.

Torres builds sensorial performances and dynamic objects that create portals into reflective zones where the contemporary timeline confronts historical ancestral moments. In these liminal spaces we can investigate Latinie/x experiences of colonization, crises and transition that manifested diaspora and distance from our indigenous culture. 

My research is scholarly, physical and community based as a triad that unlocks hidden memories within our bodies and brings it to the forefront of our collective mind.

Ling Gui is a graduate of the New York Academy of Art, where she specialized in sculpture. Her work centers around "Tùtu," a whimsical bunny character she created. Through her art, Ling explores both the functionality of her sculptures and the potential of clay as a medium, experimenting with diverse glazing techniques. Tùtu reflects her personal experiences and emotions, embodying a playful innocence that she hopes will resonate with viewers.