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Novi Lim

Raleigh, NC, United States

“Novi Lim is an artist based in the United States, known for her ethereal, semi-abstract paintings t...

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Novi Lim

Joined In 2019

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(505 Followers)

About the artist

Novi Lim

Joined In 2019

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(505 Followers)

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“Novi Lim is an artist based in the United States, known for her ethereal, semi-abstract paintings that blend fluid movement with emotional resonance. Her artworks are held in private and public collections around the world.”

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...

UPH - Visual Communication Design, BFA 2008-2012

Art Comes Alive 2022
ADC Fine Art Gallery
November 2022

Soft Touch
Studio E Gallery
Palm Beach, FL
August 2022

Novi Lim: Fluidity In Nature
TurningArt x Artsper
Boston, MA
July - September 2022

Art Comes Alive 2021
ADC Fine Art Gallery
November 2021

311 Gallery x Levitate x Novi Lim
Solo Art Showcase
September 2021

Monochrome
National Juried Show / 311 Gallery, Raleigh NC
July 2021

From Women’s Eye
Virtual Exhbition / Kefi Art Gallery, Toronto CA
March 2021

Ode hivernale
International Exhibition of Contemporary Art
Galerie Sonia Monti, Paris France
December - January 2021

Your Place At The Table
National Juried Show / 311 Gallery, Raleigh, NC
2020

Something for Everyone
National Juried Show / 311 Gallery, Raleigh, NC
2020

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