Hiones (XX-XXI) - Hypnosis XL

Collector's Item.
100% hand-painted on cotton canvas.
Work shipped unframed, in a DHL Express tube.
Accompanied by a 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 across 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 viewer, creating the sensation that the painting returns the gaze to the one who contemplates it. It is in this silent confrontation that the idea of hypnosis arises: a state in which attention is progressively captured and the outside seems to lose importance.

The predominance of turquoise and blue tones creates an atmosphere simultaneously cold and engaging. In contrast, the warm skin tones, 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 structure of fragmentation. 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 the way we are captured by an image and by the gaze of others. Between attraction and discomfort, the work turns the act of observing into a reciprocal experience — the observer also becomes part of what is being observed.

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 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 on the spaces around him.