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First Heat

from $650.00

This work is about the moment light stops being gentle.

As the sun lifts, shadows sharpen and edges harden. The softness of early morning gives way to definition - tiled surfaces catch the light, while shadows carve the space into distinct planes.

In First Heat, architecture becomes the stage for this shift. Lines are emphasised and light moves decisively across walls and ground, marking time through contrast rather than colour. The air may still be cool, but the day is beginning to assert itself.

There is no movement here, only evidence of it: the trace of light as it advances, the weight of shadow as it holds. A moment suspended between stillness and inevitability.

First Heat brings structure and a hint of a mediterranean summer into an interior. A study in contrast, early warmth, and the quiet authority of light once it begins to take control.

First Heat
Berry, Australia, 2025
Limited Edition of 100
Archival pigment print on 310gsm museum-grade cotton

Available in three architectural scales. Larger sizes offer increased presence and are often chosen for primary living spaces and architectural interiors.

Even larger statement sizes can be arranged on request for collectors and interior projects. Please contact studio@nikkimalvar.com

This work is about the moment light stops being gentle.

As the sun lifts, shadows sharpen and edges harden. The softness of early morning gives way to definition - tiled surfaces catch the light, while shadows carve the space into distinct planes.

In First Heat, architecture becomes the stage for this shift. Lines are emphasised and light moves decisively across walls and ground, marking time through contrast rather than colour. The air may still be cool, but the day is beginning to assert itself.

There is no movement here, only evidence of it: the trace of light as it advances, the weight of shadow as it holds. A moment suspended between stillness and inevitability.

First Heat brings structure and a hint of a mediterranean summer into an interior. A study in contrast, early warmth, and the quiet authority of light once it begins to take control.

First Heat
Berry, Australia, 2025
Limited Edition of 100
Archival pigment print on 310gsm museum-grade cotton

Available in three architectural scales. Larger sizes offer increased presence and are often chosen for primary living spaces and architectural interiors.

Even larger statement sizes can be arranged on request for collectors and interior projects. Please contact studio@nikkimalvar.com

Size:
Frame:

  • This artwork is released in a strictly limited edition of 100 and is accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity noting its individual edition number. As editions progress, prices may increase as the series approaches completion.

  • Each work is available in three architectural scales. The right size depends on how you want the work to live within your space.

    Signature Large (60 × 90 cm)
    Best suited to more intimate spaces, layered walls, and quieter moments. Ideal for bedrooms, studies, hallways, and areas where the work is discovered rather than announced.

    Statement (80 × 120 cm)
    Designed to shape a room. This scale holds visual weight without overwhelming and is often chosen for living spaces, dining rooms, and primary walls.

    Collector (100 × 150 cm)
    Architectural scale. A commanding work intended to anchor large or open-plan interiors, where presence, horizon, and proportion can fully unfold.

    Each artwork is released as part of a single edition of 100. Scale affects presence, not rarity.

  • Each work is custom made to order in Australia.

    Large-scale photographs are printed using archival pigment inks on museum-grade 310gsm cotton fine art paper with a smooth matte finish. This premium 100% cotton paper is chosen for its soft surface, rich tonal depth, crisp detail, and long-term stability - allowing the image to retain clarity, colour integrity, and presence over time.

    Works are presented with a 5cm white border as part of the intended framing. Full-bleed prints can be arranged on request for specific project requirements.

    As each work is made to order specifically for you, all sales are final once placed.

  • Framing
    Framed presentation is the artist’s intended way to experience the work.

    Frames are available in Black, White, or Tasmanian Oak. Each piece is professionally framed, sealed, and arrives ready to hang with D-hooks fitted.

    Unframed Works
    Unframed editions are supplied rolled and should be handled with care. Professional framing using archival methods is recommended, with clean hands or cotton gloves used to protect the print surface.

    For custom framing or project requirements, please contact studio@nikkimalvar.com

  • AUSTRALIA
    Complimentary shipping within Australia is included with each order. As each work is made to order, please allow 10–12 business days for production, in addition to delivery time. All artworks are carefully packed to ensure safe transport.

    INTERNATIONAL
    At present, framed works are only available for delivery within Australia. For international collectors, unframed editions can be shipped in a protective tube. Please contact studio@nikkimalvar.com to discuss options.

  • Limited edition artworks are reserved for collectors and residential settings.

    A separate selection of non-editioned works from Nikki’s archive is available for volume licensing and project-based use across hospitality and commercial environments.

    Interior designers, stylists, and project teams are invited to get in touch to discuss artwork selection, sizing, and project requirements.
    Please contact studio@nikkimalvar.com with details of your project