Hiones (XX-XXI) - Secret - Emerald

Collector's item.
Unique piece
Artwork shipped in a thick cardboard box via DHL Express.
Accompanied by COA, a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Inside the box is shipped the sculpture, the stand for it, and the artist's signature in relief.

Secret is a series consisting of six luminous sculptures, each presented as a unique piece. At first glance, they reveal themselves as boxes of uniform color — blue, turquoise, olive, pink, brown, and purple — silent, opaque surfaces, almost hermetic. Nothing in them betrays what they hold.
Produced in PLA and containing inside them a USB LED strip, these sculptures operate at the threshold between concealment and revelation. When turned off, they remain closed upon themselves, minimalist, enigmatic. The moment the light is activated, however, something changes: a woman's face emerges from the interior of the matter, as if latent, awaiting the right moment to reveal itself.
The act of turning on the light becomes an act of discovery. The secret is not in the exterior form, but in what only manifests through light—the element that travels through matter, dissolves opacity, and exposes the hidden image. Each color subtly alters the perception of the face, suggesting multiple identities, emotional states, or possible narratives.
Secret offers a reflection on what we choose to show and hide, on intimacy, memory, and feminine identity as a presence that resists the immediate gaze. They are sculptures that do not reveal themselves completely: they require time, curiosity, and participation. The secret only reveals itself to those who decide to turn on the light.


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.