Hiones (XX-XXI) - Afterglow (U.V. Effects)
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Hiones (Portugal) presents Afterglow (U.V. Effects), a 2026 original mixed-media street-art painting on cotton canvas, 100 x 80 cm, 1 kg, 100% hand-painted, signed, with COA, sold directly by the artist and shipped unframed in a DHL Express tube in excellent condition.
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Collector’s Item.
100% hand-painted on cotton canvas.
This painting should be displayed under UV light for a 100% experience.
Artwork shipped unframed, in a DHL Express shipment tube.
Includes COA, authenticity certificate signed by the artist.
Afterglow explores the persistence of the experience beyond the moment it occurs. Inspired by the language of urban art, the work builds a composition of fluid forms, translucent layers, and spontaneous gestures that evoke the trace left by movement, light, and memory. Rather than representing a specific moment, it seeks to capture what remains when that moment has passed.
The chromatic intensity, dominated by reds, magentas, and oranges, creates an atmosphere of latent energy, while the overlap of planes and transparencies dissolves the boundaries between figure and abstraction. Each layer reveals fragments of the previous one, suggesting that no experience exists in isolation; all accumulate, transforming perception and shaping the visual identity of the piece.
The title, Afterglow, refers to the residual glow that persists after the light source disappears. This idea becomes a metaphor for the emotions, memories, and encounters that continue to influence us long after they have ended. The painting invites the viewer to slow down and travel through its multiple depths, discovering new relationships between color, gesture, and space with each contemplation.
Between technical rigor and the expressive freedom of graffiti, Afterglow stands as a reflection on the persistence of creative energy. It is a work that does not seek to fixate on a single meaning, but rather to celebrate the beauty of ongoing transformations and the invisible marks that every experience leaves on us.
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 has 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 to deepen the impact of his art on the surrounding space."
Collector’s Item.
100% hand-painted on cotton canvas.
This painting should be displayed under UV light for a 100% experience.
Artwork shipped unframed, in a DHL Express shipment tube.
Includes COA, authenticity certificate signed by the artist.
Afterglow explores the persistence of the experience beyond the moment it occurs. Inspired by the language of urban art, the work builds a composition of fluid forms, translucent layers, and spontaneous gestures that evoke the trace left by movement, light, and memory. Rather than representing a specific moment, it seeks to capture what remains when that moment has passed.
The chromatic intensity, dominated by reds, magentas, and oranges, creates an atmosphere of latent energy, while the overlap of planes and transparencies dissolves the boundaries between figure and abstraction. Each layer reveals fragments of the previous one, suggesting that no experience exists in isolation; all accumulate, transforming perception and shaping the visual identity of the piece.
The title, Afterglow, refers to the residual glow that persists after the light source disappears. This idea becomes a metaphor for the emotions, memories, and encounters that continue to influence us long after they have ended. The painting invites the viewer to slow down and travel through its multiple depths, discovering new relationships between color, gesture, and space with each contemplation.
Between technical rigor and the expressive freedom of graffiti, Afterglow stands as a reflection on the persistence of creative energy. It is a work that does not seek to fixate on a single meaning, but rather to celebrate the beauty of ongoing transformations and the invisible marks that every experience leaves on us.
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 has 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 to deepen the impact of his art on the surrounding space."
Details
Artist
Hiones (XX-XXI)
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Afterglow (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
Street art
Period
2020+
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