It Is Time to Be Brave
It Is Time to Be Brave explores the timeless archetype of the hero, questioning what courage means in the modern world. Rather than portraying a specific individual, the figure becomes a symbolic presence, reminding us of the quiet strength, conviction and integrity that have defined heroes throughout history.
Rendered like a bronze sculpture, the body evokes the enduring monuments of the past - figures who once embodied sacrifice, leadership and the courage to stand for something greater than themselves. The handwritten words, It Is Time to Be Brave, reinforce this intention, transforming the painting into both a reflection and an invitation.
In a culture increasingly shaped by consumerism, comfort and entertainment, the work asks whether we have lost touch with the deeper meaning of heroism. Instead of celebrating fictional superheroes or public personas, the painting turns our attention towards everyday courage - the willingness to question, to act with integrity and to stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult.
Ultimately, It Is Time to Be Brave is a meditation on courage, reminding us that the greatest heroes are not defined by extraordinary powers, but by the ordinary choices they make in service of truth, compassion and positive change.
Original Artwork
Oil on canvas (Ulje na platnu)
120 × 100 cm
2024
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
It is Time to Be Brave forms part of Hrvoje's Portrait Archetypes Collection, an ongoing body of symbolic figurative paintings exploring identity, consciousness and the human condition. Rather than depicting specific individuals, these works represent universal archetypes - timeless expressions of transformation, vulnerability, resilience and self-discovery.
Drawing inspiration from mythology, literature, philosophy and everyday life, each painting invites personal interpretation rather than offering fixed answers. Through symbolism, gesture and expressive colour, the collection encourages viewers to recognise aspects of themselves within each character, allowing the meaning of every work to evolve through individual experience.
Together, the collection forms an ongoing visual dialogue exploring themes of love, courage, vulnerability, freedom, transformation and the search for meaning. Each painting stands alone while contributing to a larger conversation about what it means to be human.
It Is Time to Be Brave explores the timeless archetype of the hero, questioning what courage means in the modern world. Rather than portraying a specific individual, the figure becomes a symbolic presence, reminding us of the quiet strength, conviction and integrity that have defined heroes throughout history.
Rendered like a bronze sculpture, the body evokes the enduring monuments of the past - figures who once embodied sacrifice, leadership and the courage to stand for something greater than themselves. The handwritten words, It Is Time to Be Brave, reinforce this intention, transforming the painting into both a reflection and an invitation.
In a culture increasingly shaped by consumerism, comfort and entertainment, the work asks whether we have lost touch with the deeper meaning of heroism. Instead of celebrating fictional superheroes or public personas, the painting turns our attention towards everyday courage - the willingness to question, to act with integrity and to stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult.
Ultimately, It Is Time to Be Brave is a meditation on courage, reminding us that the greatest heroes are not defined by extraordinary powers, but by the ordinary choices they make in service of truth, compassion and positive change.
Original Artwork
Oil on canvas (Ulje na platnu)
120 × 100 cm
2024
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
It is Time to Be Brave forms part of Hrvoje's Portrait Archetypes Collection, an ongoing body of symbolic figurative paintings exploring identity, consciousness and the human condition. Rather than depicting specific individuals, these works represent universal archetypes - timeless expressions of transformation, vulnerability, resilience and self-discovery.
Drawing inspiration from mythology, literature, philosophy and everyday life, each painting invites personal interpretation rather than offering fixed answers. Through symbolism, gesture and expressive colour, the collection encourages viewers to recognise aspects of themselves within each character, allowing the meaning of every work to evolve through individual experience.
Together, the collection forms an ongoing visual dialogue exploring themes of love, courage, vulnerability, freedom, transformation and the search for meaning. Each painting stands alone while contributing to a larger conversation about what it means to be human.