Yu-ming Hsu was born in Miaoli, and moved to Puli with his father to make lacquerware in 1959. Having learned all he could from his father, Hsu then studied further under Ching-shuang Wang and Li-shu Huang. His pieces often earn awards at exhibitions and have gained for him fame in his field. Speaking his heart, Hsu shared that an artist's feelings must always be reflected in their work.