Artworks by 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

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