Hiones (XX-XXI) - Secret - Olive

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

Secret is a series composed 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 guard.
Produced in PLA and containing inside a USB LED strip, these sculptures operate at the threshold between concealment and revelation. When switched off, they stay closed upon themselves, minimalist, enigmatic. The moment the light is activated, however, something changes: a female face emerges from within the matter, as if latent, waiting for 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 — an element that traverses the material, 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 invites reflection on what we choose to show and hide, on intimacy, memory, and female identity as a presence that resists immediate gaze. These are sculptures that do not fully offer themselves: 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. Over the course of his career, he developed a unique style that blends graffiti, contemporary art, illustration, and graphic design. He presents his works in public and private contexts, aiming to provoke reflection and inspire. Today he continues to explore new figurative approaches and deepen the impact of his art on the space around him.