Melchizedek Chan’s art and photographs flow seamlessly between editorial and experimental. Sought most recently as a creative director, Chan carries a multifaceted discipline that revolves around his photo work. His upbringing along the US-Mexico border has influenced his life and personal work — from Paradise Standing (2015) to Cien Muros (2017-Current)— it has informed his ethos and style of photography. His nomadic lifestyle and Mexican-Mayan heritage continue to inform his work today. Chan is a construction worker, he resides in Texas where he documents daily life in immigrant communities.
Melchizedek Chan’s art and photographs flow seamlessly between editorial and experimental. Sought most recently as a creative director, Chan carries a multifaceted discipline that revolves around his photo work. His upbringing along the US-Mexico border has influenced his life and personal work — from Paradise Standing (2015) to Cien Muros (2017-Current)— it has informed his ethos and style of photography. His nomadic lifestyle and Mexican-Mayan heritage continue to inform his work today. Chan is a construction worker, he resides in Texas where he documents daily life in immigrant communities.