Templo del Dios del Viento I

from $650.00

Captured along the Caribbean edge of Tulum after a twenty-eight hour journey and little sleep, this photograph was made in that strange state between exhaustion and awe, where everything feels both fragile and intensely alive.

This photograph holds a sense of openness and steadiness - shaped by horizon, air, and scale - and is intended to bring that same spatial calm into an interior.

Standing there at the ruins on the first morning, the sky felt endless. A vast expanse of blue stretched overhead, broken only by drifting clouds that moved softly across the open air. Below me, the coastline unfolded in layers: wind-worn rock, pale sand, turquoise sea, and tropical greenery. The solitary Mayan ruin at the cliff’s edge appeared small against the landscape, yet impossibly grounded, holding its place between land, sea, and sky.

In that moment, scale became something physical rather than visual. The horizon offered a quiet steadiness, while the openness of the sky created a sense of exposure and breath. What began as relief at simply having arrived became a deeper awareness of space - a landscape where the body feels both small and fully present.

This work translates that atmosphere into an interior: a balance of air, horizon, and grounded stillness held with quiet authority.

Templo del Dios del Viento I
Tulum, Mexico, 2022
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

Captured along the Caribbean edge of Tulum after a twenty-eight hour journey and little sleep, this photograph was made in that strange state between exhaustion and awe, where everything feels both fragile and intensely alive.

This photograph holds a sense of openness and steadiness - shaped by horizon, air, and scale - and is intended to bring that same spatial calm into an interior.

Standing there at the ruins on the first morning, the sky felt endless. A vast expanse of blue stretched overhead, broken only by drifting clouds that moved softly across the open air. Below me, the coastline unfolded in layers: wind-worn rock, pale sand, turquoise sea, and tropical greenery. The solitary Mayan ruin at the cliff’s edge appeared small against the landscape, yet impossibly grounded, holding its place between land, sea, and sky.

In that moment, scale became something physical rather than visual. The horizon offered a quiet steadiness, while the openness of the sky created a sense of exposure and breath. What began as relief at simply having arrived became a deeper awareness of space - a landscape where the body feels both small and fully present.

This work translates that atmosphere into an interior: a balance of air, horizon, and grounded stillness held with quiet authority.

Templo del Dios del Viento I
Tulum, Mexico, 2022
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