Hiones (XX-XXI) - Dream State XL (U.V. Effects)

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 shipping tube.
Accompanied by a COA, certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

Dream State explores the boundary between consciousness and the subconscious, presenting a portrait suspended between presence and absence, reality and imagination. The central figure emerges from a visual language marked by geometric shapes, spontaneous gestures and intense contrasts between oranges and shades of blue and green, creating a tension between order and fluidity.

At first glance, the work seems to reveal itself in full. However, beneath its visible surface there is a second invisible layer, designed to remain hidden from ordinary light. When exposed to UV light, this layer reveals messages and hidden elements, introducing a parallel narrative that remains inaccessible to the naked eye.

This secret dimension transforms the painting into an experience of discovery. What cannot be seen becomes as important as what is visible, in a reflection on the nature of dreams, memories and thoughts that remain hidden inside us.

Dream State invites the observer to look beyond the evident and to question perception: is what we see really all that exists? The work thus presents two coexisting realities — the reality we observe and the dream that only reveals itself when the light changes.

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 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 thought and inspiring. Today he continues to explore new figurative approaches and deepen the impact of his art on the space around him.