Hiones (XX-XXI) - Immersion

Collector's item.
100% hand-painted on cotton canvas.
Work sent without a frame, in a shipping tube via DHL Express.
Accompanied by COA, a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

Immersion explores the threshold between presence and dissolution. The face emerges from the water in a state of suspension, where time seems to slow and breathing becomes consciousness. The figure does not struggle against the environment that surrounds it; instead, it accepts it, allowing the water to become an extension of the body and the mind.

Direct gaze establishes an intimate relationship with the observer, summoning them into that same space of silence and pressure. The water, simultaneously protective and oppressive, functions as a metaphor for deep emotional states — vulnerability, introspection, contained resistance.

In this work, immersion is not loss, but transformation. It is a moment of retreat, where identity remains intact despite the force that envelops it, suggesting that, even submerged, we remain conscious, present, and whole.


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 marked 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 fuses graffiti, contemporary art, illustration, and graphic design. He presents his works in public and private contexts, with the aim of provoking reflection and inspiring. Today he continues to explore new figurative approaches and deepen the impact of his art in the surrounding space.