Hiones (XX-XXI) - Above the frame

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.

Above the Frame centers on the gesture of the upward gaze as an act of projection and expectation. The figure, isolated in a vibrant chromatic field, directs attention beyond the visible boundary of the work, activating a space that is not represented, but is constantly suggested.

The tight framing reinforces the tension between containment and openness: the body remains anchored, while the gaze searches for something that escapes the pictorial field. This shift of focus transforms the spectator into an accomplice of the absence, inviting them to mentally complete what is not shown.

Set in an urban, contemporary setting, the work reflects on the relationship between image, desire, and future projection, where meaning lies not only in what is visible, but above all in what remains beyond the frame.


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.