Hiones (XX-XXI) - Crossfade (U.V. Effects)
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Hiones presents Crossfade (U.V. Effects), a 2026 original mixed‑media painting on cotton canvas, 100 × 80 cm, signed by hand, in excellent condition and produced in Portugal, sold directly by the artist and shipped unframed in a DHL Express tube with a COA.
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Collector's Item.
100% hand-painted on cotton canvas.
This painting should be exhibited under UV light for a 100% experience.
Artwork shipped unframed, in a DHL Express shipping tube.
Accompanied by COA, certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Crossfade investigates how visual memory is constructed through the overlap of gestures, colors and experiences. Inspired by graffiti language and the energy of the urban landscape, the work abandons figurative representation to explore a territory where abstraction becomes a reflection of movement, transformation and time.
With translucent layers, geometric shapes and gestural marks that continuously cross, the composition evokes a permanent transition between presence and absence. Just as the term that gives it its name, Crossfade suggests a gradual fusion between different states, where no image disappears completely before another takes its place. Each element remains as a vestige of the previous, creating a visual narrative in constant evolution.
The vibrant palette, marked by greens, blues and fluorescent accents, reinforces depth and rhythm, while the free strokes preserve the spontaneity characteristic of urban art. The result is a space where order and improvisation coexist, revealing the tension between technical control and the freedom of gesture.
More than an abstract composition, Crossfade proposes a reflection on how identities, places and memories transform over time. The work invites the observer to traverse its multiple layers, discovering new relationships with each glance and reminding that no narrative is static — all exist in a continuous state of transition.
About Hione
Hione is a visual artist from Porto who, since 2013, uses graffiti as his main mode 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 space around him.
Collector's Item.
100% hand-painted on cotton canvas.
This painting should be exhibited under UV light for a 100% experience.
Artwork shipped unframed, in a DHL Express shipping tube.
Accompanied by COA, certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Crossfade investigates how visual memory is constructed through the overlap of gestures, colors and experiences. Inspired by graffiti language and the energy of the urban landscape, the work abandons figurative representation to explore a territory where abstraction becomes a reflection of movement, transformation and time.
With translucent layers, geometric shapes and gestural marks that continuously cross, the composition evokes a permanent transition between presence and absence. Just as the term that gives it its name, Crossfade suggests a gradual fusion between different states, where no image disappears completely before another takes its place. Each element remains as a vestige of the previous, creating a visual narrative in constant evolution.
The vibrant palette, marked by greens, blues and fluorescent accents, reinforces depth and rhythm, while the free strokes preserve the spontaneity characteristic of urban art. The result is a space where order and improvisation coexist, revealing the tension between technical control and the freedom of gesture.
More than an abstract composition, Crossfade proposes a reflection on how identities, places and memories transform over time. The work invites the observer to traverse its multiple layers, discovering new relationships with each glance and reminding that no narrative is static — all exist in a continuous state of transition.
About Hione
Hione is a visual artist from Porto who, since 2013, uses graffiti as his main mode 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 space around him.
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Artist
Hiones (XX-XXI)
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Crossfade (U.V. Effects)
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Portugal
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
100 cm
Width
80 cm
Weight
1 kg
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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