Hiones (XX-XXI) - Desire

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.


Desire fixes a moment of suspended tension, where expression sits between impulse and restraint. The close framing of the lips eliminates any external narrative, focusing attention on the minimal gesture that precedes the action — a space where desire has not yet materialized, but is already fully present.


The intense gaze and the almost tangible surface transform the mouth into a sensory territory, a symbol of communication, pleasure, and vulnerability. The slight opening suggests expectation, invitation, and restraint at the same time, keeping the observer in a state of continuous anticipation.

In this work, desire is not depicted as excess but as concentration. Desire proposes desire as a mental and bodily state — silent, imminent, and impossible to ignore.


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.