Todd Lim

It is with deep sadness we share that Todd Lim unexpectedly passed away in the early hours of New Year's Day 2025, in the hospital near his home in Florida due to complications after cardiac surgery. He was 60 years old. His family, friends and loved ones will cherish the good times spent with him. His generosity and irreverent, sharp wit shall be remembered. Whenever we saw him smile, we knew things were going to be okay.

 

Todd was an accomplished visual artist working in a variety of media, including painting, printmaking and sculpture. He graduated with a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. His clever sense of humor was evident in his work, using plays on words and images from popular culture. Many pieces also incorporated aspects of racism, social justice and his recovery. A screenprint of “The Yellow Race” is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Todd was a featured artist in the book “Addiction and Art,” published by Johns Hopkins University Press. Six of his prints may be viewed at Stamford Square, Stamford, CT, as part of the Ashforth Art Collection. His work has been displayed in numerous solo and group exhibitions, most recently at The Armory Show, an annual event in New York City that showcases contemporary art from galleries around the world.

 

Todd was also a talented, self-taught musician. He could play by ear and improvise, at times sounding like Django Reinhardt on guitar and George Winston on piano. His recent musical endeavors included teaching himself how to play the banjo.

 

Todd lived in Connecticut, New York City and Pennsylvania, collecting life-long friends and mentoring many along the way. When he moved to Florida, he continued creating art in his garage-turned-studio. He nurtured what had been an unkempt, overgrown backyard into a magical green space where wildlife found a home, enriching his.

 

Todd loved helping others and was sometimes self-sacrificing in the extreme. He battled demons throughout his life, emerging victorious, sober and true, yet his sensitive soul suffered still. May he finally be at peace and without pain, knowing he is loved.

 

Todd is survived by his parents, sisters, niece, nephew, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who fondly remember his gentle demeanor, and his two loving cats.

 

Todd’s family wishes to express appreciation for his friends, colleagues, neighbors and recovery community. Thank you for being there for our beloved.

 

The family will hold a private service at a later date. Donations to honor Todd's memory may be made to The American Heart Association or Alley Cat Allies. Please feel free to share remembrances, stories and photos of Todd.