CHAN
EAST
WEST
MARKET
EAST WEST Market is a documentary project showing contemporary Chinese identities across the global diaspora. The series focuses on individuals who challenge stereotypes through self-expression and a shared connection to hip-hop, exploring how heritage is carried forward beyond national borders.
The title references EAST WEST Supermarket, an Asian grocery store in New Jersey that functions as a cultural meeting point within the community. The place serves as a symbol for the project where East and West intersect through everyday life.
The series features DJs, dancers, tattoo artists, rappers, and creatives whose practices merge contemporary culture with respect for history and tradition, expanding conventional definitions of Chinese identity.