Inspired by the tradition of reclining figures found throughout European painting, Dokolica (A Moment of Repose) explores the quiet beauty of stillness and the restorative power of simply being. Rather than portraying a specific individual, the painting becomes an invitation to slow down and experience the calm found within everyday moments.
The seated figure exists beyond identity or narrative. Draped in patterned clothing and surrounded by vibrant colour, the composition creates an atmosphere of ease rather than action. Whether viewed as masculine or feminine becomes secondary to the emotional presence of the work—a quiet state of rest, comfort and contentment.
Rather than celebrating achievement or movement, Dokolica (A Moment of Repose) reminds us that there is value in pause. It suggests that presence is not something we earn after completing life's demands, but something available whenever we choose to notice it.
Ultimately, the painting is a meditation on stillness, inviting us to reconnect with ourselves through rest, observation and the simple pleasure of existing without urgency.
Original Artwork
Oil on canvas (Ulje na platnu)
125 × 100 cm
2022
Launching at Pittenweem Arts Festival - Scotland, UK.
This artwork will be available to purchase online from Saturday 1 August 2026, the opening day of our exhibition at Pittenweem Arts Festival.
Until then, we invite you to explore the collection and join us in Scotland for Hrvoje Majer's Scottish debut.
Dokolica forms part of The Art of Stillness Collection, exploring presence, contemplation and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Rather than focusing on dramatic moments, these paintings celebrate stillness, inviting viewers to slow down, observe more deeply and reconnect with themselves through atmosphere, light and emotion.
Whether set within landscapes, interiors or intimate figurative scenes, the collection explores the restorative power of silence, reflection and mindful attention. Together, the works remind us that some of life's most profound experiences unfold not through constant movement, but through simply learning to be present.
Inspired by the tradition of reclining figures found throughout European painting, Dokolica (A Moment of Repose) explores the quiet beauty of stillness and the restorative power of simply being. Rather than portraying a specific individual, the painting becomes an invitation to slow down and experience the calm found within everyday moments.
The seated figure exists beyond identity or narrative. Draped in patterned clothing and surrounded by vibrant colour, the composition creates an atmosphere of ease rather than action. Whether viewed as masculine or feminine becomes secondary to the emotional presence of the work—a quiet state of rest, comfort and contentment.
Rather than celebrating achievement or movement, Dokolica (A Moment of Repose) reminds us that there is value in pause. It suggests that presence is not something we earn after completing life's demands, but something available whenever we choose to notice it.
Ultimately, the painting is a meditation on stillness, inviting us to reconnect with ourselves through rest, observation and the simple pleasure of existing without urgency.
Original Artwork
Oil on canvas (Ulje na platnu)
125 × 100 cm
2022
Launching at Pittenweem Arts Festival - Scotland, UK.
This artwork will be available to purchase online from Saturday 1 August 2026, the opening day of our exhibition at Pittenweem Arts Festival.
Until then, we invite you to explore the collection and join us in Scotland for Hrvoje Majer's Scottish debut.
Dokolica forms part of The Art of Stillness Collection, exploring presence, contemplation and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Rather than focusing on dramatic moments, these paintings celebrate stillness, inviting viewers to slow down, observe more deeply and reconnect with themselves through atmosphere, light and emotion.
Whether set within landscapes, interiors or intimate figurative scenes, the collection explores the restorative power of silence, reflection and mindful attention. Together, the works remind us that some of life's most profound experiences unfold not through constant movement, but through simply learning to be present.