The Thread Mag is a collaborative publication in which we pair artists of different mediums together to create a piece based on a predetermined theme. For this issue, we chose the theme ‘translation’ to encourage our artists to show the world their personal perspective, or rather translate their views, through their work. In today’s society, it can often feel as though we lack honest, empathetic connections. We struggle to look past our differences to see how much we have in common. We build walls instead of bridges, both literally and figuratively. As you peruse this issue, in which you will discover how our artists translate who they are and what they care about, we hope you find at least one piece you connect with- one piece that expands and opens your perspective.