Rather than drawing direct inspiration from contemporary illustrators, Mingyi finds creative fuel in diverse fields such as music, architecture, graphic design, and fashion. She extracts the essence of these influences to craft her distinct artistic language, continually pushing the boundaries of her practice. Living in the East Village, she draws inspiration from every step, from graffiti to vintage shop displays. For Mingyi, New York is a living canvas, offering tangible resources she eagerly assimilates through exploration and experience.
She has primarily worked on posters, cover art (albums, comics, books, etc), graphic design projects, and animations, with a growing body of self-published zines and books.
