The works of 16mei depict a mysterious and subtly eerie world. In her pieces, the artist incorporates several elements from her mind, such as plants and girls, creating a unique atmosphere. She employs swirling patterns to express unstoppable forces in the world, like waves, winds, and the relentless flow of time. 16mei’s creative inspiration stems from three childhood fears: plants, lucid dreams, and surface of water. Even now, she still feeling fear towards these elements, but she has discovered their beauty and aims to depict the beauty within these fears in a comfortable manner. The core of her artwork is about overcoming personal fears and exploring a new kind of beauty. Having experienced torment from various fears during childhood, 16mei found solace in manga and anime. Consequently, the girls in her artworks are influenced by this and are not presented as realistic figures. These girls serve as various characters in her stories, sometimes resembling angels or mermaids, without specific gender or race. 16mei portrays them as seemingly innocent and delicate symbols, yet harboring a strength that refuses to be subdued by fear. “Painting is a ritual for me to confront my inner world, and I hope those who see my works can experience similar feelings.”