TYLER 
CHAN




CHINESE
SELF
PORTRAITS  


Chinese Self-Portraits is an ongoing series of self-portraits rooted in my childhood. The work documents intimate moments with my elderly family members while reflecting on memory, cultural inheritance, and generational sacrifices.

By placing myself in the frame, I explore how my identity has been shaped by family history and traditions that have been passed down over time.


Where I’m From, Montclair, NJ (2022)
Flex, Chinatown, NYC (2022)
Lai See, Chinatown, NYC (2022)
Matching Birthmark, Singapore (2022)
Same Seat, Brooklyn, NY (2023)
Funeral, Brooklyn, NY (2022)
Back Massage, Montclair, NJ (2022)
I Feel Like J Lin, Rotterdam, NL (2023)
3 Bows, Chinatown, NYC (2024)