Higher Self
Higher Self explores the relationship between our inner wisdom and the thoughts, emotions and experiences that shape everyday life. Rather than portraying a specific individual, the painting presents an archetype of self-discovery, inviting us to consider the quieter voice that guides us towards growth and authenticity.
The painting reflects the idea that a deeper part of ourselves quietly guides us, even when the journey feels uncertain or uncomfortable. While the mind often resists change and seeks the familiarity of what is known, our inner wisdom encourages us to embrace new experiences that lead to greater understanding, resilience and personal transformation.
The larger, translucent figure represents the higher self—the calm, intuitive presence that observes without judgement. Beside it stands the human figure, caught in the emotional intensity of lived experience. Together they symbolise the dialogue between awareness and emotion, reminding us that growth begins when we learn to listen beyond fear and limitation.
Ultimately, Higher Self is a meditation on trust, encouraging us to recognise that the wisdom we seek is often already within us. It reminds us that transformation begins the moment we find the courage to follow the path we cannot yet fully understand.
Original Artwork
Oil on canvas (Ulje na platnu)
100 × 80 cm
2021
Availability & Delivery
This original artwork is currently on exhibition in Croatia and will be available for dispatch from 18 September 2026.
Shipping is arranged individually using an insured fine art courier. Delivery costs are calculated according to the destination and artwork size and are not included in the artwork price.
Following your purchase, we will contact you to arrange shipping and confirm the delivery cost before dispatch.
Collection
Higher Self forms part of Hrvoje's Portrait Archetypes Collection, an ongoing body of symbolic figurative paintings exploring consciousness, identity and the human condition. Rather than portraying specific individuals, these works represent universal archetypes that invite viewers to reflect on their own experiences, emotions and personal evolution.
Drawing inspiration from mythology, philosophy, psychology and spirituality, the collection explores themes of transformation, resilience, love, freedom and self-awareness. Each painting offers space for personal interpretation, allowing its meaning to evolve through the unique perspective of every viewer.
Together, the collection forms an interconnected exploration of what it means to be human, encouraging contemplation rather than conclusion and reminding us that the deepest journeys are often the ones that take place within ourselves.
Higher Self explores the relationship between our inner wisdom and the thoughts, emotions and experiences that shape everyday life. Rather than portraying a specific individual, the painting presents an archetype of self-discovery, inviting us to consider the quieter voice that guides us towards growth and authenticity.
The painting reflects the idea that a deeper part of ourselves quietly guides us, even when the journey feels uncertain or uncomfortable. While the mind often resists change and seeks the familiarity of what is known, our inner wisdom encourages us to embrace new experiences that lead to greater understanding, resilience and personal transformation.
The larger, translucent figure represents the higher self—the calm, intuitive presence that observes without judgement. Beside it stands the human figure, caught in the emotional intensity of lived experience. Together they symbolise the dialogue between awareness and emotion, reminding us that growth begins when we learn to listen beyond fear and limitation.
Ultimately, Higher Self is a meditation on trust, encouraging us to recognise that the wisdom we seek is often already within us. It reminds us that transformation begins the moment we find the courage to follow the path we cannot yet fully understand.
Original Artwork
Oil on canvas (Ulje na platnu)
100 × 80 cm
2021
Availability & Delivery
This original artwork is currently on exhibition in Croatia and will be available for dispatch from 18 September 2026.
Shipping is arranged individually using an insured fine art courier. Delivery costs are calculated according to the destination and artwork size and are not included in the artwork price.
Following your purchase, we will contact you to arrange shipping and confirm the delivery cost before dispatch.
Collection
Higher Self forms part of Hrvoje's Portrait Archetypes Collection, an ongoing body of symbolic figurative paintings exploring consciousness, identity and the human condition. Rather than portraying specific individuals, these works represent universal archetypes that invite viewers to reflect on their own experiences, emotions and personal evolution.
Drawing inspiration from mythology, philosophy, psychology and spirituality, the collection explores themes of transformation, resilience, love, freedom and self-awareness. Each painting offers space for personal interpretation, allowing its meaning to evolve through the unique perspective of every viewer.
Together, the collection forms an interconnected exploration of what it means to be human, encouraging contemplation rather than conclusion and reminding us that the deepest journeys are often the ones that take place within ourselves.