A Story Born from Serendipity: Taipei Hotel Art Exhibition with a Human Touch
A Taipei hotel art exhibition usually begins with a plan. But this one began with an unexpected encounter between neighbors. Mr. Hsu, General Manager of ILLUME TAIPEI, and Eric Hsueh, a sculptor with decades of experience in France, were both members of their local community committee. Through a casual conversation, they discovered a shared passion for warmth and aesthetics.
That exchange sparked the inspiration for this unique art exhibition at ILLUME TAIPEI. With the support of the hotel’s management and marketing team, five large stainless-steel sculptures were transported from Hsinchu to Taipei and seamlessly integrated into ILLUME TAIPEI’s lobby and corridors. Rather than being enclosed behind glass, the artworks interact with light and the footsteps of travelers – turning everyday movement into a quiet dialogue with art.
A passion where hospitality meets art.
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About the Artist: A Life Carved in Metal
“To me, sculpture is never just about form. It is always about asking questions of existence - and leaving behind traces of a dialogue between human hands and the world.” This philosophy echoes through each piece in the Taipei hotel art exhibition, where sculpture and space form a quiet conversation.
(Photo Credit: Eric Hsueh Instagram)
5 Sculptures 5 Spaces: One Flowing Narrative
Each stainless steel sculpture was curated to complement the architecture and guest journey—turning the Taipei hotel art exhibition into an immersive, poetic sequence.
Formosa Series C
At the main entrance, a whale-shaped sculpture reflects Taiwan’s deep connection to the sea. Its shape conveys power and calm through “the interplay of solidity and void.”
Woman in Forties Series
Placed before the lobby’s grand pillars, two mirrored forms embody “the inner strength and freedom of women in their forties”—fluid, reflective, and resilient.
Majesty Series E
Inspired by the eagle, this work near the first-floor elevators “conveys the primal power and majestic spirit of life,” highlighting the tension between wilderness and civilization.
Formosa Series B
Located at the 2F Grand Ballroom, this 120 cm twin-whale sculpture represents unity and love. A fitting symbol for a space often reserved for weddings and celebration.
Altogether, the Taipei hotel art exhibition tells a story – one of connection, balance, and the quiet strength in form.
Where Art and Hospitality Intertwine
At ILLUME TAIPEI, space is more than a vessel of function—it transforms with the footsteps of every traveler. TAIPEI hotel art exhibition is more than decoration; it is an invitation—to pause, to feel, and to reflect. Whether you come for a meeting, a celebration, or simply pass through, Eric’s sculptures leave a quiet trace of light within the rhythm of the city. Ultimately, this is not merely an art exhibition, but a story of connection - two neighbors, one shared vision, where light, steel, and emotion flow through ILLUME TAIPEI, illuminating every fleeting moment of encounter.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Visit eric-hsueh.com to explore more of Eric’s metal sculptures and the stories behind each creation.
Many of Eric’s sculptures feature animal forms, symbolizing inner struggle and awakening—balancing wild instinct and restraint, fracture and healing. The mirrored steel flows with light, embodying a state that is both strong and soft, real and dreamlike. Guests are invited to reflect and find resonance.
Yes! Stay tuned for a brand-new holiday installation in our lobby and outdoor space this Christmas season.
