dòbhran publishes and translates place stories and texts. Beginning with integrating monetary worth of artworks with dimensions of shared stories, it initiates a modest yet dynamic journey in reimagining values generated through art economy.
Recalling the lores and ecosystem of a keystone species – Eurasian Otter (lutra lutra), Dòbhran (from dobur, “water”) is founded by Shen Xin on the Isle of Skye. It honours their life partner Ali Van who shares a loving connection with the otters, and with whom the life knowing value in place is led.
work in progress
work in progress
The Puffins Wear My Words | Tha Na Buthaidean a’ Cur M’ Fhaclan Orra, 2025
story in English and Gaelic with three oil paintings
The Child of the Mountain | རི་ཕྲུག, 2025
story in English and Tibetan with si