Hiones (XX-XXI) - Secret - Blue

Collector's Item.
One-of-a-kind piece.
Artwork shipped in a thick cardboard box by 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 relief signature.

Secret is a series consisting of six luminous sculptures, each presented as a unique piece. At first glance, they reveal themselves as boxes of a uniform color — blue, turquoise, olive, pink, brown, and purple — silent, opaque, almost hermetic surfaces. Nothing within them betrays what they guard.
Produced in PLA and containing a USB LED ribbon inside, these sculptures operate at the threshold between concealment and revelation. When off, they remain closed upon themselves, minimalist, enigmatic. The moment the light is turned on, however, something changes: a female face emerges from the interior of 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 the 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 feminine identity as a presence that resists direct gaze. They are sculptures that do not reveal themselves completely: 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 years, 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 spaces that surround him.