藺編工藝家鄭梅玉原為中學生物教師，因緣際會下師事林黃嬌阿嬤學習藺草編織，四十歲才開始接觸藺編的她，跳脫了日常用品的製作，讓藺草成為藝術創作的媒材，除了民俗鄉土的主題外，她還有許多精采的作品受到原住民文化的影響與啟發，以藺草純樸的質感來表現達悟族的甩髮舞與拋船、賽夏族的矮靈祭、卑南族的狩獵與杵米……無一不活靈活現，栩栩如生，而這也是她最鮮明的創作題材與個人特色，並讓她因此多次獲得國內重要獎項的肯定，如傳統工藝獎、臺灣工藝競賽、全國美展等。

2019年，她更與恩師林黃嬌共同獲臺東縣政府登錄為無形文化資產傳統工藝──藺草編──之保存者。

Mei-Yu Cheng is a rush grass weaving artist who began her journey as a high school biology teacher. After a chance encounter, she learned the craft from Master Huang-Jiao Lin. Starting her rush grass weaving career at the age of 40, she moved beyond creating daily appliance, transforming rush grass into a medium for artistic expression. Her work is deeply influenced by indigenous cultures, showcasing themes such as the Tao people’s hair-swinging dance and boat-launching ceremonies, the Saisiyat’s dwarf spirit festival, and the hunting traditions of the Puyuma people. Each piece vividly brings these stories to life, reflecting her unique artistic style.

Cheng's contributions have earned her numerous prestigious awards, including the Traditional Craft Award and recognition in national art exhibitions. In 2019, she and her mentor Huang-Jiao Lin were officially recognized by the Taitung County Government as preservers of the intangible cultural heritage of rush grass weaving.