Eagan Hsu
Eagan Hsu (b. 2007, Taipei, Taiwan) is an emerging photographic artist currently residing in Taipei. Eagan explores the intricate tapestry of human emotions and the fleeting, often overlooked moments that compose our everyday lives.
Artist Statement
Eagan Hsu's photographic art explores the ordinary and the fragments of existence that hold profound truths. Driven by a deep fascination with people's emotions and thoughts, he examines themes of mental health, identity, and the fleeting nature of everyday life. He aims to capture not just an image but also a feeling—a moment that conveys the essence of human emotions.
Through his lens, he highlights the imperfections and poignancy of daily life, encouraging the audience to pause and notice the often-overlooked aspects of existence. His goal is to present the true essence of the human experience by showcasing the raw and authentic emotions that connect us all. Each photograph serves as a testament to the beauty found in the ordinary, urging viewers to appreciate the subtle yet meaningful moments that shape our lives. By focusing on the candid, he seeks to foster a deeper connection between the viewer and the subject, inviting an intimate exploration of the human experience.
Awards
2024 London International Creative Competiton
2024 Analog Sparks Film Photography Awards
2024 State of The World Competition Shortlist
2024 Paris International Photography Awards
2023 Monochrome Photography Awards
2024 Monochrome Photography Awards
2024 Monovisions Photography Awards
2023 International Photography Awards
2024 International Photography Awards
2024 GASCA Louvre International Art
2024 New York Photography Awards
2024 People Photography Awards
2024 Editorial Photography Awards
2024 reFocus World Annual Awards
2023 Annual Photography Awards
2024 Annual Photography Awards
Group-Exhibition
2024
Art On Loop @The Holy Art Athens
Surreal Photography: Illusions and Dreams @Independent & Image Art Space, China
Fragments: Essense Emerge @Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Taiwan (Artist & Curator)
2025
Art On Loop @The Holy Art, Tokyo
GASCA Louvre International Art @Le Carrousel Du Louvre, France
Docu Magazine Exhibition @Ephemere Tokyo
Solo-Exhibition
2023 Solo-Exhibition @Sunsun Museum Taipei
2024 Solo-Exhibition @Acta Academy Taipei
2024 Special-Exhibition @Shuiyuan Market Taipei
2024 Special-Exhibition @Acta Academy Taipei
2025 Solo-Exhibition @Place M Tokyo
Featured
Al-Tiba9 Directory 2025 of International Contemporary Artists
Al-Tiba9 Art Magazine: Issue 17
Docu Magazine: Eagan Hsu Special Edition
Al-Tiba9 Interviews: 10 Questions with Eagan Hsu
The Holy Art Magazine: October 2024 Edition
Publication
2023
「空 Liminal」 攝影小誌 Photography Zine
2024
「Fragments」底片攝影書 Analog Photography Book
Awards
“Night Patrol” series
New York Photography Awards 2024
People Photography Awards 2024
Editorial Photography Awards 2024
The birthday of the Qingshan King is a profound celebration in the Taipei area, marked by a majestic religious ceremony. It begins with the Qingshan King leading his generals on a patrol, as a vibrant procession fills the streets, drawing large crowds and igniting a spirited, bustling atmosphere.
“Glance”
International Photography Awards 2023
GASCA Louvre International Art Competition
This picture captures the "Decisive Moment" of this stray cat, glaring at my lens. The leaves create a foreground effect to invite the audience to look into the stunning, almost aggressive glare from the cat.
“Ephemeral”
Monochrome Awards 2023 & Annual Photography Awards 2023
Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris “State of The World 2024”
The elderly person in the photo has eyes full of sorrow and contemplation as if harboring a lifetime of stories and wisdom. Each wrinkle speaks of the passage of time and the experiences of life. He gazes into the distance, unsure whether he is searching for shadows of the past or looking forward to future hopes.
“Dichotomy”
Monovisions Awards 2024
A monk, robed in the simple garb of asceticism, walks with deliberate solitude among the rushing crowd. His presence is an embodiment of spiritual commitment, a vivid contrast to the surrounding thrum of daily life and its earthly concerns. Light falls selectively, carving spaces of clarity and obscurity.
“Harmony”
Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris ( PX3)
refocus world annual awards 2024
International Photography Awards 2024
A serendipitous capture within the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, where a vibrant apple starkly contrasts a tranquil green backdrop. The scene's stillness is punctuated by the blur of a visitor in red, echoing the apple’s hue, adding a layer of dynamism. An accidental shadow from another photographer merges with this tableau, creating a surreal interplay of life, art, and the spontaneous harmony of these elements.
“California Dusk”
Analog Sparks Film Photography Awards 2024 Honorable Mention
In Santa Monica, the evening sky stages a spectacular show of colors, casting a warm glow over a sea of stationary vehicles. The sprawling parking lot. A theater where the day's curtain call is a serene sunset against the distant mountains. It's a daily spectacle that contrasts the stillness of cars waiting for their drivers with the timeless dance of light and clouds above.
“Twilight”
Analog Sparks Film Photography Awards 2024
Silver Award
Atop its lofty perch, a solitary CCTV camera surveys the cityscape at dusk. It stands as a modern sentinel amid the hues of the setting sun, a silent observer to the unseen narratives that unfold below.
“Shin”
International Photography Awards 2024
The pronounced contrasts shape the narrative of the images, emphasizing the serenity of early morning—a quiet that stands in contrast to the forthcoming daytime bustle. These moments, captured in the interlude of sunrise, offer a reflective pause, an invitation to appreciate the silent beauty that exists in harmony with the urban tempo.
Monochrome Awards 2024
This piece of artwork is a combination of multiple slow-shutter self-portraits. It all begins with a feeling—the feeling of dysmorphia. The instability of one’s self. A different state of mind, scattered, like pieces of evidence at a crime scene. Connected yet cleaved. Each fragment holds a clue, an insight into the turmoil that rages within. These shards of the mind reflect distorted images of who we are, and who we might become.
“Chiaroscuro”
Annual Photography Awards 2024
London International Creative Competiton 2024
“Burden” explores the interconnected nature of personal and societal pressures, using a life-sized cutout of the artist’s silhouette, cut in half to symbolize how individual struggles are shaped by the weight of collective expectations. Positioned in various urban settings, the cutout becomes part of the environment, illuminated with a flashlight to create an overexposed effect that reflects the duality of connection and disconnection—blinded by the harsh light of societal scrutiny yet engulfed by the obscurity of personal challenges. This series captures the shared experience of carrying invisible burdens, highlighting the universal tension between seeking support and maintaining individuality in an interconnected world.