Art critic Wang Chia-chi points out that Installation Art in Taiwan is basically written from the creative perspective of the artist, expressing both sympathy and empathy for the subject matter covered. As such, when Yao explains works, he strives to fathom the original creative intent of each artist. In consequence, the book has some commentary but is bereft of any clear, forceful critiques.
藝評人王家驥就認為，《台灣裝置藝術》一書，主要是站在藝術家創作的立場，發揮同情與同理心，因此解讀作品時，極力揣摩每一位藝術創作者的創作初衷，故而全書稍有議論，卻沒有強烈、鮮明的批評。