Hiones (XX-XXI) - Immersion

Collector's Item.
100% hand-painted on cotton canvas.
Artwork shipped unframed, in a DHL Express tube.
Accompanied by COA, certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

Immersion explores the threshold between presence and dissolution. The face emerges from the water in a suspended state, where time seems to slow and breathing becomes awareness. The figure does not struggle against the medium that surrounds it; rather, it accepts it, allowing the water to become an extension of the body and thought.

The direct gaze establishes an intimate connection with the observer, summoning them into this same space of silence and pressure. The water, simultaneously protective and oppressive, functions as a metaphor for deep emotional states — vulnerability, introspection, restrained resilience.

In this work, immersion is not loss but transformation. It is a moment of withdrawal, where identity remains intact despite the force that envelops it, suggesting that even submerged, we remain conscious, present, and whole.

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 to deepen the impact of his art on the space that surrounds him.