

" My first step of letting go is
what decides what comes next."
Biography
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 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.
I was raised in a densely populated city in Java, surrounded by concrete jungle and little access to green spaces or open skies. Despite that environment, I was always drawn to animals and the outdoors, craving a closeness to nature that felt just out of reach. That longing found fulfillment when I moved to North Carolina, where I was finally immersed in expansive natural beauty—a source of inspiration that continues to nourish my creativity.
My process begins with intuitive movement, evolving through layers of technique, texture, and detail to create depth and contrast. 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 imbue each piece with a quiet, contemplative intensity.


Education
UPH Pelita Harapan University
Visual Communication Design,
BFA, cum laude
Indonesia
2008-2012
Exhibitions
Something For Everyone
National Juried Show / 311 Gallery
Raleigh, NC
December 2020
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International Exhibition of Contemporary Art
Group Exhibition / Galerie Sonia Monti
Paris, France
December 2020
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Monochrome
National Juried Show / 311 Gallery
Raleigh, NC
July 2021
From Women’s Eye
Virtual Exhbition / Kefi Art Gallery
Toronto, CA
March 2021
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311 Gallery x Levitate x Novi Lim
Solo Art Showcase
Raleigh, NC
September 2021
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Art Comes Alive
International Juried Show
ADC Fine Art Gallery
Cincinnati, OH
November 2021
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Novi Lim: Fluidity In Nature
TurningArt x Artsper
Boston, MA
July - September 2022
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Soft Touch
Studio E Gallery
Palm Beach, FL
August 6 - August 31 2022
Collaborations :
- TurningArt
Boston Children Hospital
New Hale Family Building
Wilderness Explorer Collection
Boston, MA
- Korsch Verlag Gmbh publishing, Germany
- International Corporate Art
Silversea Dawn Cruise, Silversea Nova Suites, La Terrazza Restaurant
(public space and private suites)
Oslo, Norway
- DAC Art Consulting
Hospitality projects and private collections.
Atlanta, GA
- Eaton Fine Art
Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando
(public space)
Austin, TX
-Reymond Langton Design
Yacht and superyacht projects
Bath, UK
-Southernland Company
Real Estate Development
(public space)
Nashville, TN
- Distinctive Art Source
Emory Winship Cancer Institute (public space)
Atlanta, GA
- Saatchi Art Hospitality
Nobu Atlantic City Suites & Corridor
- Soho Myriad Art Consultants
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Golf Club Bonnet Creek
Prefunction, meeting rooms, and spa.
Ritz Carlton, Model rooms
Charlotte, NC
Sandestin Hilton,
Meeting rooms
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, Main Corridors
- DAC Art Consulting
Hard Rock Mirage Las Vegas
- Kevin Barry Art Advisory
Hard Rock Las Vegas
Events
HelvetArt International Art Competition
- Nominated - Swiss, Switzerland
2020
Creative Allies Illustration Poster Competition "We Are Serenades"
- Winner-
Raleigh, Nc, United States
2012
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Features
Blink Art Resource:
The Ultimate Resource Guide to Art
Spring 2022
Featured in SaatchiArt New Voices, 100 Artists Printed Catalog
March 17th, 2021.
Featured in SaatchiArt Spring 2 2021
Printed Catalog,
April 14th, 2021.
Featured in SaatchiArt Best of Spring 2021
Printed Catalog
May 19th, 2021.
10 American Artists on The Rise
The Artling - Best of Contemporary Art - November 30th, 2020
Instagram:
@artbynovi
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