

Novi Lim
Born: 1989
Hometown: Indonesia
Based in: United States
Born: 1989
Hometown: Indonesia
Based in: United States
like to capture the essence and subtle elements of the natural world. I love animals and nature and the paintings are an extension of myself. In my process, I let the freedom of movement takes shape-- with soft curves, edges, and rhythmic brushstrokes. The initial flow of movement comes instinctually, followed by the delicate stage of contemplation, detailed work, and layering different techniques to achieve textural contrast, dimension, depth.
Often, imagining a burst of petals that blooms and lit up in the nighttime, or seeing something as simple as the calming gradient of the colorful sky at sundown, or the surface of water that glimmers which makes me wonder about the mystery of the deepest oceans -- piqued my creative process and subliminal stimuli.
At the core, I am more interested in the sensorial and experiential aspects of feelings and processes. It is a collaborative event of constructing my vision and letting go of inhibition in the pursuit of harmony.
Working with acrylics, immediacy is an important factor in the process and it helps to retain a spontaneous quality that I love. I also enjoy dynamic line work, atmospheric use of translucent effects, and a play of light and dark to give each of my works a quiet intensity.
What inspires you?
I prefer to delve into the depth and immerse myself in the microscopic world and cosmos instead of just the situation, age and year that we live in. My attention is drawn to the overlooked ,the secret, the fantastic, investigating unknown territory, it allows me to have a niche for myself.
Describe your creative process.
I like to transport my mind to a calming place, inspired by memories & complex organic elements in nature. Playing with colors and movement, creating new compositions, embracing freedom. With spontaneity & intuition taking over, the result is often a surprise. To me, everything flows and there is always a sense of balance & harmony that can emerge out of disorder. I love the ambiguous & mysterious nature of abstraction. Through self discovery & experimentation I'm allowing dynamic energy that manifests through the joy of creating. The result is loose interpretations of anything that exists between the mind &reality.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Organic, enigmatic and fluid.
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Gustav Klimt, Edward Mvnch, Egon Schiele, Gorgia o'keeffe
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
My flow of motion
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Do not conform, be transformed
Where do you go for inspiration?
At the core I am more interested in contemplation, the sensorial and experential aspects of feelings
1 Article
10 American Artists on the Rise
November 30, 2020
Education
Pelita Harapan University
Indonesia, 2012
Exhibitions
Art Comes Alive 2021 / ADC Fine Art
United States of America, 2021
Monochrome / 311 Gallery / 2021
United States of America, 2021
From Woman's Eye / Kefi Art Gallery
Canada, 2021
311 Gallery x Levitate x Novi Lim
United States of America, 2021
International Exhibition of Contemporary Art / Sonia Monti Galerie / France
France, 2020
Your Place at The Table - National Juried Show / 311 Gallery / United States
United States of America, 2020
Press
Featured in SaatchiArt New Voices, 100 Artists
2021
Featured in SaatchiArt Best of Spring 2 2021 Catalog,
2021
Featured in SaatchiArt Best of Spring 3 2021 Catalog,
2021
Artfinder Artist of The Month - Curator's Pick
2021