Hiones (XX-XXI) - Sweet Vandal

Collector's item.
100% hand-painted on cotton canvas.
This painting should be displayed under UV light for a 100% experience.
Work sent without a frame, in a shipping tube via DHL Express.
Accompanied by COA, a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

Sweet Vandal presents a frontal figure that oscillates between confrontation and tenderness. The face, partially hidden by a pink balaclava with childlike ears, simultaneously evokes protection and threat, anonymity and identity. Above the head, a small yellow halo introduces a subtle irony: holiness and transgression coexist in the same body.

The soft palette—dominated by pink and blue—contrasts with the symbolic charge of the mask, traditionally associated with vandalism, resistance, and clandestine gestures. However, here this iconography is redefined: the vandal ceases to be merely disruptive and takes on a sweet, almost vulnerable dimension. The subject's direct gaze breaks the barrier between artwork and viewer, inviting reflection on social judgments, stereotypes, and the aestheticization of rebellion.


About Hione

Hione is a visual artist from Porto who, since 2013, has used graffiti as his main form of expression. With a visual language characterized by vibrant colors and defined shapes, his work reflects a strong connection to urban culture. Throughout his career, he has developed a unique style that blends graffiti, contemporary art, illustration, and graphic design. He presents his works in both public and private contexts, aiming to provoke reflection and inspire. Today, he continues to explore new figurative approaches and deepen the impact of his art in the space around him.