Wendell, NC
About Novi Lim:
A dreamlike exploration of nature, unfolding through ethereal, fluid gestures. Balancing contemporary sensibility with an otherworldly, organic flow, Novi Lim’s work inhabits a space between mind and reality."
I paint not to illustrate, but to express what exists beneath language. Each gesture is honest and unfiltered, shaped by memory, sensation, and a deep connection to the unseen inner world.
For me, abstraction is the ultimate gateway to a deeply personal visual language.
Each work is layered with hidden symbols, memories, and interpretations, echoes of innocence, heritage, nostalgia, beauty, nature, and even darkness. These elements are not always overt, but they are embedded in the gestures and choices I make. Every intentional mark I lay on the canvas, every stroke, pressure, tension, or burst of color, is a form of coded expression, whether through paint, brush, or unconventional tools.
I translate emotion into form, distilling complex inner worlds into simplified visual harmonies. My creative interest lies in capturing the spirit and nuances of both my internal landscape, the subconscious elements of memory, and the natural world.
I follow an instinctive rhythm in my process, guided by fluid curves, softened edges, and sweeping gestures. I often draw from nature’s graceful archetypes, elements that resemble aquatic, avian, and botanical forms, which serve as recurring muses. With intuitive movements, discovery occurs through the layering of different techniques, contrasting texture, and detail work that create depth.
I am often captivated by fleeting visual poetry, a bloom unfolding, the shifting hues of a sunset, or the glint of moonlight on water. These moments awaken a sense of wonder, pushing me into a flow state where intuition and expression converge.
Art, for me, is a sensorial and exploratory practice, an ongoing dialogue between intention and surrender. It is a space where I follow curiosity, embrace uncertainty, and translate the unseen into something tangible.
The act of creation allows me to honor my individuality while making space for transformation. Through dynamic line work, gradients, and the contrast of light and shadow, I aim to infuse each piece with a quiet, contemplative intensity.
Part of each sale will go toward helping neglected dogs and stray cats in my hometown. It is an issue that resonates deeply with me.
Art in Public Spaces and Hospitality Projects:
Selected public, hospitality, corporate, and design placements include: Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas, The Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton, Nobu, JW Marriott, Hyatt Regency, Grand Bohemian, Silversea Cruises, Emory Winship Cancer Institute, Boston Children’s Hospital, BioPoint at Longfellow RTP, Gibson Dunn Singapore, Withers Worldwide Miami, Southern Land Company, Korsch Verlag Germany, and yacht and superyacht projects with Reymond Langton Design.
Selected Art Consultants, Design Firms, and Partners
Projects have been facilitated through or in collaboration with KBAA, SMC Art Consultancy, DAC Art Consulting, Soho Myriad, nAscent Art, Indiewalls, TurningArt, Withers Worldwide, Reymond Langton Design, and others.
Exhibitions:
Radiance
Juried Exhibition
ADC Fine Art Gallery
Cincinnati, OH
2026
Flight
Selected Group Exhibition
VAE Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
2026
Mid-Atlantic Juried Show
Juried Exhibition
McGuffey Art Center, VA
2026
Fluidity in Nature
TurningArt x Artsper
Boston, MA
2022
Soft Touch
Studio E Gallery
Palm Beach, FL
August 6 to 31, 2022
Art Comes Alive
International Juried Show
ADC Fine Art Gallery, OH
2021
311 Gallery x Levitate x Novi Lim
September 2021
Monochrome
National Juried Show
311 Gallery Raleigh, NC
2021
From Women’s Eye
Virtual Exhibition
Kefi Art Gallery
Toronto, Canada
March 2021
International Exhibition of Contemporary Art
Group Exhibition
Galerie Sonia MontiParis, France
December 2020
Something For Everyone
National Juried Show
311 GalleryRaleigh, NC
December 2020
Featured:
-Blink Art Resource 2021:
The Ultimate Resource Guide to Art Spring 2022
-Rise Art France “50 Most Collected Artists of 2025”
Artfinder 2026 “Ones to Watch”
Selected exhibitions
- Artsper x TurningArt - Fluidity In Nature, 2022
- 311 gallery - monochrome, 2021
- Kefi Art Gallery - From Women’s Eye , 2021
- 311 gallery - Your Place At The Table, National Juried Show, 2020
- Galerie Sonia Monti - International Exhibition of Contemporary Art , 2020
- 311 gallery - Something for Everyone, National Juried Show , 2020
Education
- Universitas Pelita Harapan, BFA Cum Laude Admitted through the PMDK pathway, which is one of the university’s test-free admission pathways or merit-based admission routes, intended for prospective students who demonstrated strong academic performance and artistic portfolio throughout high school. - Indonesia,2012
Press Accolades
- Saatchi Art New Voices, 100 Artists to Collect From Catalog - March 17th, 2021.
- 10 American Artists on The Rise Artzine Publication by Jenevieve Kok - The Artling - November 30, 2020