By
Novi Lim
Piece description from the artist
- Original hand-painted acrylic on cotton canvas, one of a kind.
- Created in my North Carolina studio with professional materials.
- Gallery-wrapped edges, UV varnished, signed front and back.
- Wired, ready to hang, hardware and certificate of authenticity included.
- Carefully wrapped in archival paper, shipped in a custom crate.
"Lim’s paintings exist in the quiet threshold between abstraction and nature — between what is seen and what is felt. Her work is best described as ethereal semi-abstract expressionism, a visual language where movement, emotion, and natural form merge into a meditative rhythm. Each piece unfolds like a living atmosphere — a field of energy, color, and gesture that evokes the sensation of wind, water, memory, or time itself.
Her paintings do not depict the external world literally, but rather the unseen architecture that shapes it — the rhythm of light filtering through leaves, the pulse of ocean currents, or the trace of emotion that lingers after a moment has passed. Lim’s signature sweeping brushstrokes, layered transparencies, and muted luminous hues invite the viewer to slow down, to breathe, and to feel.
Her process is both intuitive and highly refined: she begins without rigid sketches, allowing gestures to emerge organically, guided by sensation and internal rhythm. Then, with precision and restraint, she edits, layers, and refines — integrating subtle details such as metallic leafing, translucent glazes, or dry-brushed textures that catch light and change throughout the day. This dynamic interplay between flow and stillness, chaos and harmony, becomes the essence of her aesthetic.
Working primarily in acrylic and mixed media, she builds compositions that appear weightless yet intentional — each curve and motion a conversation between spontaneity and control. Her process is both intuitive and highly refined: she begins without rigid sketches, allowing gestures to emerge organically, guided by sensation and internal rhythm. Then, with precision and restraint, she edits, layers, and refines — integrating subtle details such as metallic leafing, translucent glazes, or dry-brushed textures that catch light and change throughout the day. This dynamic interplay between flow and stillness, chaos and harmony, becomes the essence of her aesthetic.
In Lim’s world, nature is not simply a subject but a metaphor for consciousness. The organic lines that resemble stems, petals, or currents are expressions of life’s continual movement — of growth, release, and renewal. Her botanical and landscape references are abstracted to the point where they become symbols rather than representations: a branch becomes an emotion, a wave becomes a breath. Through these distilled forms, she explores the interconnection between the physical and the spiritual, the transient and the eternal."
Artist Introduction
“Nature reimagined in motion: Lim’s poetic abstractions of flight and bloom.”
Lim is an Indonesian-born, North Carolina–based painter whose lyrical abstractions merge movement, memory, and nature into visual poetry. Working in acrylic, oil, and delicate metallic details, she creates atmospheric compositions where forms suggest wings, petals, and flowing water — symbols of transformation and resilience. Her paintings have been placed in international collections and hospitality spaces, and she continues to explore the intersections of fragility and strength, gesture and stillness, across both intimate canvases and large-scale works.
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The hand remembers what the mind forgets. 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, subconscious elements of memories 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 occur through the layering of different techniques, contrasting texture, and detail work that creates 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’s 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.
Art in public spaces:
- Nobu Atlantic City Suites & Corridor
- Emory Winship Cancer Institute (public space) Atlanta, GA
- Waldorf Astoria Orlando
- Ritz Carlton, Model rooms Charlotte, NC
- Sandestin Hilton, Miramar beach, FL
- JW Marriott , Clearwater Beach, FL
- JW Marriott Marquis Suites, Miami, FL
- Ritz Carlton Tiburon, Naples, FL
- BioPoint – Longfellow, Research Triangle Park – NC
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP International Law Firm
Singapore Office
- Boston Children Hospital, New Hale Family Building, Boston, MA
- Korsch Verlag Gmbh publishing, Germany
- Silversea Dawn Cruise, Silversea Nova Suites, La Terrazza Restaurant
Oslo, Norway
- Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, Austin, TX
-Reymond Langton Design
Yacht and superyacht projects
Bath, UK
-Southernland Company
Real Estate Development
- Mirage Las Vegas Hard Rock
- Anantara Hotel, Vienna
Saatchi Art Hospitality
- Withers Worldwide, Miami FL
Art Discovery Ltd
- and many others
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