Hiones (XX-XXI) - Split Decision





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Hiones, Split Decision, a 2026 hand-painted work created with aerography and spray paint on cotton canvas in an original edition, 100 cm high by 80 cm wide, weighing 1 kg, produced in Portugal and sold directly by the artist, unframed and shipped in a DHL tube with a COA signed by the artist.
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Collector's Item.
100% handmade painted on cotton canvas.
Work shipped unframed, in a shipping tube by DHL Express.
Accompanied by COA, certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Split Decision transforms one of the most common objects of daily life into an icon of contemplation. Through a hyper-realistic approach, the banana ceases to be merely a fruit and becomes a symbol of how we attribute value, meaning and desire to seemingly banal elements. Its luminous surface, built by precise reflections, amplifies the tension between natural and artificial, between the real object and its representation.
The background, marked by graffiti gestures and a vibrant palette, places the work within the context of the urban landscape, where popular culture, advertising and street art coexist and shape how we perceive the world. This contrast between technical refinement and the spontaneity of the stroke creates a visual narrative that oscillates between permanence and the ephemeral.
The title, Split Decision, evokes the idea of a divided choice, suggesting that reality is rarely absolute. Between humor and reflection, simplicity and sophistication, the work invites the observer to question what they consider valuable and to recognize that, often, it is a change of perspective that transforms the ordinary into extraordinary.
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 blends graffiti, contemporary art, illustration and graphic design. He presents his works in both 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.
Collector's Item.
100% handmade painted on cotton canvas.
Work shipped unframed, in a shipping tube by DHL Express.
Accompanied by COA, certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Split Decision transforms one of the most common objects of daily life into an icon of contemplation. Through a hyper-realistic approach, the banana ceases to be merely a fruit and becomes a symbol of how we attribute value, meaning and desire to seemingly banal elements. Its luminous surface, built by precise reflections, amplifies the tension between natural and artificial, between the real object and its representation.
The background, marked by graffiti gestures and a vibrant palette, places the work within the context of the urban landscape, where popular culture, advertising and street art coexist and shape how we perceive the world. This contrast between technical refinement and the spontaneity of the stroke creates a visual narrative that oscillates between permanence and the ephemeral.
The title, Split Decision, evokes the idea of a divided choice, suggesting that reality is rarely absolute. Between humor and reflection, simplicity and sophistication, the work invites the observer to question what they consider valuable and to recognize that, often, it is a change of perspective that transforms the ordinary into extraordinary.
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 blends graffiti, contemporary art, illustration and graphic design. He presents his works in both 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.

