Hiones (XX-XXI) - Observe

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.

Observation concentrates on the act of seeing as an active and conscious experience. The closed framing eliminates any narrative context, forcing the observer's gaze to confront the very act of observing. There is no comfortable distance: proximity turns vision into presence.

The intense color around the eye functions as an energy field and focal point, underscoring the tension between attention and introspection. The gaze depicted does not reveal explicit emotion, but suggests vigilance, awareness, and permanence — a silent state of alertness.

In this work, seeing is not passive. Observe proposes a subtle inversion: while the spectator observes the image, they are simultaneously observed by it, creating an intimate and inevitable dialogue about perception, identity, and consciousness.


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.