Hampstead Heath is inspired by a photograph taken during Hrvoje's time living in London, capturing a place of friendship, reflection and quiet escape. Rather than documenting a specific moment, the painting becomes a meditation on the restorative power of nature and the memories we carry with us.
The work recalls long summer days spent beside the bathing ponds of Hampstead Heath, where moments of stillness and connection with nature offered a welcome pause from the rhythm of city life. More than a landscape or portrait, it celebrates the simple joy of slowing down, sharing time with others and finding peace in the natural world.
Rather than focusing on narrative, the painting evokes a feeling of presence. The solitary figure, absorbed in quiet contemplation, invites us to remember our own places of refuge—those landscapes that remain with us long after we have left them. It reminds us that some of life's most meaningful experiences are often the simplest: the warmth of the sun, the calm of the water and the comfort of simply existing in the moment.
Ultimately, Hampstead Heath is a celebration of memory, friendship and the enduring relationship between people and place, reminding us that nature often provides the space we need to reconnect with ourselves.
Original Artwork
Oil on canvas (Ulje na platnu)
100 × 100 cm
2021
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.
Hampstead Heath 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.
Hampstead Heath is inspired by a photograph taken during Hrvoje's time living in London, capturing a place of friendship, reflection and quiet escape. Rather than documenting a specific moment, the painting becomes a meditation on the restorative power of nature and the memories we carry with us.
The work recalls long summer days spent beside the bathing ponds of Hampstead Heath, where moments of stillness and connection with nature offered a welcome pause from the rhythm of city life. More than a landscape or portrait, it celebrates the simple joy of slowing down, sharing time with others and finding peace in the natural world.
Rather than focusing on narrative, the painting evokes a feeling of presence. The solitary figure, absorbed in quiet contemplation, invites us to remember our own places of refuge—those landscapes that remain with us long after we have left them. It reminds us that some of life's most meaningful experiences are often the simplest: the warmth of the sun, the calm of the water and the comfort of simply existing in the moment.
Ultimately, Hampstead Heath is a celebration of memory, friendship and the enduring relationship between people and place, reminding us that nature often provides the space we need to reconnect with ourselves.
Original Artwork
Oil on canvas (Ulje na platnu)
100 × 100 cm
2021
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.
Hampstead Heath 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.