Today we’d like to introduce you to Fabiola Lima.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Fabiola. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
When I moved to the US, in 2016, I came with a goal of getting a degree in computer animation, I was not sure if it was exactly what I wanted to do but something inside of me saw the opportunity to just get out of my country and get a fresh start; the start of a new life. I never really felt like I was fully myself back home, so going to a whole different country by myself and having the college experience was like a way out of that ‘repression’. I’ve always been an artist but it was in my second year of college when I finally started experimenting and getting more in tune with my art. In 2017, I was offered an opportunity to show my art during the week of Art Basel in Miami, but I had no pieces to show, I’ve never been offered an opportunity like that and I had very little time to create a collection so I decided to improvise!
Every day for seven days straight I got home from school to experiment with resin. A material that I never used before but always wanted to try, and I guess this was the ‘push’ for me to finally give it a try. The first painting I did felt so good, I don’t really know how to explain it but it felt almost like muscle memory, like, my body already knew what it was doing. You know, it was like when you meet someone and you instantly ‘click’ with that person and you could talk for hours! nonstop! That’s exactly how I felt with resin. The funny thing is that it was definitely just the start of something big, but something so big that the Fab from that time was not ready for it, so I fell out of it very fast.
In 2019, I went through a year of a LOT of growth, and I was also, going through the process of filing for asylum so I had so much going at the time, that the only thing that gave me comfort and some sort of peace was my art, so I finally decided to push myself and do one painting a day, and just like that, I fell into it again. It felt just like the very first time; like I never stopped! The more I practiced the more I fell in love with it; each painting had it’s own story, almost like I was saying different things every time, so that’s when I actually understood that my art was my way of expression, and explain all the things I couldn’t with words; from deep emotions to daily thoughts. After a few months, I finally decided to materialize this dream so my first step was to build a website and get myself out there, and I did! My art has helped me connect with myself on so many levels, it’s like a part of me that’s helped me heal, and have a voice for myself in the world.
Has it been a smooth road?
Not at all! I wish I could say it has been smooth and easy but no! Definitely the hardest part of it was to start and actually believe in myself. I did receive help along the way and I couldn’t be more grateful for that because I was not capable of seeing my potential, but so many people believed in me so I had to give it a try. Since I was filing for asylum, I couldn’t work at all, so I couldn’t afford to buy the materials I needed, but honestly, I can definitely say that my biggest and hardest struggle was myself because I was my worst enemy and I would constantly sabotage myself. I had to overcome a lot of things before I could get to the point I am right now, and even though it’s good, there’s still so much more work to do!
Please tell us more about your art.
I’m a painter. I created LIME Art (Lima Medina art) with the intention to showcase my art and share an experience with the world with my paintings. As for now, I’m experimenting with resin and high flow acrylics; I’m still open to try other mediums but I have a loving relationship with my resin 😉 . At this very moment, I’m opening my wings and spreading the word of my art and what I represent, so the interpretation of my paintings show how much my soul is in each piece. I’m most proud of how far I’ve come and how much I’ve grown with this project. Especially how I’ve seen it materialize before my eyes in so little time, but with so much hard work. What sets you apart from others? Mhmm, I think I’ll let the public find that difference that sets me apart 🙂.
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
Of course! I’m growing as an artist and the diversity and the infinity on the art. If you’re planning to be a good artist, you’re planning to grow and create changes. It’s part of the evolution of your style.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://limesart.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limaa.art/
Image Credit:
Photos: Gustavo Behrens. Edition: Fabiola Lima
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