Hsu's art is said to reflect the troubled relationship between man and nature. But when talking to Hsu about his works, you will find an unpretentious man who awkwardly expresses his thoughts in words.
"My art comes from life, and there is no profound philosophy to it. I guess you can say my hands and body are my philosophy … . Through my works, I just want to deliver shared life experiences and languages with the viewer, to touch on people's souls. My works are complex but they are used to express the simplest of things," Hsu said.
An artist who is forever haunted by his past, Hsu is also a purist when it comes to art. "I don't let exhibitions determine the creation of my art. I can't create if there is an end to meet," Hsu said.
Such an attitude means Hsu is a less productive artist than some of his peers and his austere life makes him a low-profile member of the local art circles.
Hsu's lungs have been damaged by years of inhaling metal particles and he has trouble breathing. "When the time comes where I can no longer take up the challenge [of creating new works], it will be the beginning of a new chapter in my life," Hsu said.
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