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" 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.

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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 :

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

 

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