Shany Porras is a renowned abstract painter who skillfully translates music into captivating abstract artworks. As a resident of Stockbridge, MA, she works from her studio at the iconic Clock Tower in Pittsfield, MA. Lee Bank and private collectors have collected her art throughout the US and Canada. Her artwork has been selected for juried shows at the Connecticut Academy of Fine Art, National Association of Women Artists, and Conception Art Show in NYC where she won the Honorable Mention award.
Her primary medium is acrylic paint; she uses this with a mixture of other water-soluble media and found objects. Her specialization is abstract art, influenced by Gerhardt Richter, Julie Mehretu, Joan Mitchell, Anselm Keifer, Mark Rothko, and Sterling Ruby.
Her musical influences stem from childhood study of classical flute and piano. She selects music from a variety of genres to translate visually. She recently created a series called "Abstract Harmony:Dissonance," where she translated music by Philip Glass, Max Richter, and Nils Frahm.
Shows in 2025
Knox Gallery Community Show -December 13, 2024 - January 25, 2025. Reception Dec. 13, 5:30 - 7:00 pm. 452 Main Rd Monterey, MA
Abstractum by Gallerium.Global juried show of abstract art. December 11, 2024 - February 11, 2025.Art selected:Translation No. 2 of 'Opening' by Philip Glass.
"Where our Minds Wander" at Good Purpose Gallery -January 14 - February 25, 2025. Two artists, Shany Porras and Mollie Kellogg, share artwork about the inner workings of our minds and how they translate these worlds into artwork. 40 Main Street, Lee MA.
Solo Show at Stockbridge Library.June 2025.More details to come.
Solo Show, Hancock Shaker Village. Music translations of Shaker music and Copland. May 2025. More details to come.
Solo Show atLAPINcontemporaryin North Adams. October - December 2025. Stay Tuned!
