Novi Lim is an acrylic painter working out of her studio in North Carolina, USA. Her art practice gives her a means of capturing the essence and subtle elements of the natural world. Her process allows for a lot of freedom, with soft curves, edges, and rhythmic brushstrokes taking shape upon the canvas. The initial flow of movement comes instinctively, followed by the delicate stage of contemplation, detailed work, and layering of different techniques to achieve textural contrast, dimension, and depth.
Art is the most natural way for her to translate her inner perceptions to realities. The sensation of creating something with her hands is both grounding and invigorating for her. Imagining a burst of petals that blooms and lights 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 make her wonder about the mystery of the deepest oceans - it is imagery like this that piques her creative process and acts as subliminal stimuli.
Novi's practice, both viewing the natural world and putting paint on canvas, allows for a deeper connection. The fluidity of nature finds its way into her psyche, and then out into the world as sensuous creations featuring dynamic line work, translucent atmospheric effects, and a play of light and dark that gives each of her works a quiet intensity.
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