Hiones (XX-XXI) - Hypnosis XL

Collector's Item.
100% hand-painted on cotton canvas.
Work sent without frame, in a DHL Express shipment tube.
Accompanied by COA, certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

Hypnosis explores the power of the gaze as an element of attraction, presence and influence. The central figure emerges fragmented between different visual planes, creating a tension between realistic representation and a composition built from geometric shapes, patterns and graphic interventions.

The eyes take a central role in the work. Direct and intense, they establish an immediate relationship with the observer, creating the sensation that the painting returns the gaze to whoever contemplates it. It is in this silent confrontation that the idea of hypnosis arises: a state in which attention is progressively captured and the exterior seems to lose importance.

The predominance of turquoise and blue tones creates an atmosphere that is simultaneously cold and enveloping. In contrast, the warm tones of the skin, the reds of the lips and the earthy elements introduce points of tension and break the chromatic uniformity of the composition.

Geometry functions as a fragmentation structure. Different planes seem to overlap and interrupt the figure, while spontaneous lines and elements inspired by graffiti language add an urban and gestural dimension. The result is an image where order and spontaneity coexist.

Hypnosis questions how we are captured by an image and by the gaze of the other. Between attraction and discomfort, the work transforms the act of observing into a reciprocal experience — the observer also becomes part of what is being observed.

About Hione

Hione is an 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. Over the course of 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 surrounding space.