In Bellevue, the Yuan Ru Art Center serves as a unique cultural bridge, where Eastern art meets the Pacific Northwest's vibrant artistic community. This connection is deeply personal for Mercer Islander Julie Hsieh, who also owns Yuan Ru Gallery in Taipei. Through her dual ownership, Julie brings the richness of Eastern and international art directly to her clients, offering more than just a chance to view art—it’s an invitation to experience it intimately, from gallery walls to the walls of your home.
Julie was a mezzo-soprano and aspiring opera singer in high school. Only to be dismissed as a hobby, her creative spirit once again emerged with art.
Today, Julie is dedicated to art and her work as an abstract artist is a testament to her rich cultural heritage and her commitment to fostering artistic expression.
“All my art conveys a sense of rhythm, which I think comes from my music background,” Julie explains. This sense of rhythm extends to the way she curates art for her clients, ensuring that each piece resonates with the spaces it inhabits.
Julie’s approach to art is distinctively personal. She goes beyond the gallery, often bringing art directly to her clients' homes to help them find the perfect piece. “Seeing it in your home is far different from seeing it in the gallery,” she says, understanding that art transforms a space in ways that are hard to envision within the confines of a gallery.
The Yuan Ru Art Center is also a hub for local artists, offering a platform for diverse artistic voices. With exhibitions planned through 2025, Julie continues to bridge artists to the collector community.
“Art is a journey to be experienced, and I would love to be part of that journey for my friends and clients,” Julie reflects. At Yuan Ru Art Center, this journey is about more than just acquiring art—it's about making it meaningful to your life.
"Seeing it in your home is far different from seeing it in the gallery" Julie Hsieh