Hiones (XX-XXI) - Immersion

Collector's Item.
100% hand-painted on cotton canvas.
Artwork shipped without a frame, in a DHL Express shipping 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 breath becomes consciousness. 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 of thought.

The direct gaze establishes an intimate relationship 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 will.

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

About Hione

Hione is a visual artist from Porto who, since 2013, uses 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, 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.