Translation No. 2 of "Mother" (Lennon) as performed by The Roots Print

Shany Porras is a creative translator who takes one abstract language, music, and translates it into another abstract language, abstract painting. Many painters create art that is inspired by music; however, Shany's process of creating art that is inspired by music goes beyond inspiration. Shany explains, "As I plan to start a painting, I dive into the music mindfully and study the music scores. I render key phrases, runs, or themes as I translate the sounds visually in my sketchbook. Different chords and phrases translate to unique colors, textures, and styles, resulting in truly unique paintings."