The Present Moment celebrates the quiet richness of being fully present and the beauty found in life's simplest experiences. Rather than portraying a specific individual, the painting invites us to slow down, awaken our senses and rediscover the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Holding a peach, the figure draws us into a world of sensation rather than thought. The sweetness of the fruit, the warmth of the light and the stillness of the moment remind us that life is experienced most deeply when we surrender to the present. As our awareness shifts from constant thinking to simple observation, everyday moments become quietly profound.
The painting also embraces ambiguity. The figure's expression leaves room for interpretation - is he sharing a silent connection with someone beyond the canvas, lost in contemplation, or simply immersed in the experience itself? Rather than providing answers, the work encourages each viewer to bring their own memories, emotions and reflections to the painting.
Ultimately, The Present Moment is a meditation on presence, reminding us that life's greatest richness is found not in the past or the future, but in the quiet beauty of now.
Original Artwork
Oil on canvas (Ulje na platnu)
130 × 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.
The Present Moment 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.
The Present Moment celebrates the quiet richness of being fully present and the beauty found in life's simplest experiences. Rather than portraying a specific individual, the painting invites us to slow down, awaken our senses and rediscover the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Holding a peach, the figure draws us into a world of sensation rather than thought. The sweetness of the fruit, the warmth of the light and the stillness of the moment remind us that life is experienced most deeply when we surrender to the present. As our awareness shifts from constant thinking to simple observation, everyday moments become quietly profound.
The painting also embraces ambiguity. The figure's expression leaves room for interpretation - is he sharing a silent connection with someone beyond the canvas, lost in contemplation, or simply immersed in the experience itself? Rather than providing answers, the work encourages each viewer to bring their own memories, emotions and reflections to the painting.
Ultimately, The Present Moment is a meditation on presence, reminding us that life's greatest richness is found not in the past or the future, but in the quiet beauty of now.
Original Artwork
Oil on canvas (Ulje na platnu)
130 × 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.
The Present Moment 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.