Alice Hsieh is a Brazilian poet and artist of Taiwanese heritage with a background in architecture. In Alice’s art, Alice explores experimental photography paired with poetry, focusing on minimalist design and challenging the mind’s deceptions. She aims to capture visually insignificant aspects of life that evoke discomfort, inviting viewers to reconsider their perceptions of reality. She previously worked at C.F. Møller, a Scandinavian firm, contributing to the design of NHS mental health hospitals, including facilities for the Forensic Psychiatric Unit and the Eating Disorder Hospital.

CURRICULUM VITAE

b. Brazil
Lives and works in London, UK
She earned her degree in Architecture from the University of São Paulo, Brazil, followed by a Master's in Energy and Environment from the Architectural Association School, London.

SELECTED SOLO & GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2024
Selected works/ Video Installation
‘SALON DES ETRANGERS'
Group show created by Vanya Balogh in association with Siger Gallery and Venice Art Factory
Venue: Fondamenta Zattere Ai Saloni, 47, Venice, Italy

2023
Selected works
'CUT FLOWERS'
Solo show curated by Katja Rosenberg 
Community Venue: The Pink Tardis, London

2019 -2022
Venice - Photographic collage and poem prints
'TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM MORRIS'
Collective Exhibition by Polytechnic University of Valencia
Show Itinerary: Thamassat University of Thailand, BD Habana in Cuba, Yarmouk University Irbid in Jordan, UPTC Duitama in Colombia, Facultad de Bellas Artes de San Carlos in Spain

2017
Untitled - Pens and paperwork displayed on the wall corner
'THE NEED TO DOODLE 1'
Collective show curated by Sumer Erek
Venue: 5th Base Gallery, London​

2016
Video installation
'TROCA-TROCA'
Duo show with Sylvia Morgado
Venue: The Stash Gallery at Vout-o-Reenees, London​​

2001
Selected works - Black & White photographs featuring the old town of São Paulo
'REVISITING DOWNTOWN' - Collective Photography Exhibition
Venue: Sesc – Social Service of Commerce, São Paulo, Brazil​

1997
Sombra - 2nd place
'4TH PHILIPS AWARD FOR YOUNG TALENTS'
Finalists Exhibition
Venue: MASP – São Paulo Museum of Art, São Paulo, Brazil​

1995
Proteja-se and Peratração
'DZARM ART AWARD'
Finalists Exhibition
Venue: MAM - Museum of Modern Art in Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo, Brazil​

ART FAIRS

2024
Exposé
‘WOOLWICH CONTEMPORARY PRINT FAIR 2024'
Work selected for inclusion in the Curated Hang by WCPF 24
Venue: London's Historic Royal Arsenal, London

2024
Selected works
‘SPRING ART FAIR'
Collective Exhibition by Studio Morey in aid of SHELTER
Venue: Studio Morey, London

POETRY PERFORMANCE & PLAYWRIGHT

2018
Poetry Reading - Guest performer
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Venue: Siger Gallery, 35- 37 Church Street, Marylebone, London 

2017
Poetry Reading 
WALTHAMSTOW GARDEN PARTY
Venue: Forest Poet Tent, Lloyds Park, London 

2017
Poetry Reading - Guest performer
POEMS NOT BOMBS by The Poetry Society
Venue: The Poets’ Church, St Giles in the Fields, London

2016
Poetry/ Berimbau duet performance with capoeira master Pequeno Mestre
'TROCA-TROCA'
Venue: The Stash Gallery at Vout-o-Reenees, London 

2014
Pequeno Hamlet - 10 min play script - winner
'BRASILIANCE PLAYWRIGHT OPEN CALL' - StoneCrabs Theatre Company
Venue: Performed in Rich Mix, London
​Brasiliance was an oral history project focusing on the histories of Brazilians who migrated to London. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Arts Council England and Sharing Histories.