Hiones (XX-XXI) - Exposed XL (U.V. Effects)
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Original mixed-media on cotton canvas by Hiones (XX-XXI), Exposed XL (U.V. Effects), 2026, 100 cm by 80 cm, 500 g, in excellent condition, hand-signed, from Portugal, street art style, post-2020 period, sold directly from the artist, accompanied by a COA and UV-reactive elements, unframed and shipped in a tube by DHL Express.
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Collector's item.
100% hand-painted on cotton canvas.
This painting should be exhibited under UV light for a full 100% experience.
Work shipped unframed, in a DHL Express tube.
Accompanied by a COA, authenticity certificate signed by the artist.
Exposed explores the tension between visibility and vulnerability, placing the human figure at the center of an intense visual landscape, built through color, gesture, texture, and fragmented urban language.
The composition combines graffiti, abstraction and figurative elements, creating a sense of movement and tension. The figure appears simultaneously present and partially hidden, surrounded by successive layers of visual information that evoke external noise, pressure, and the constant exposure we are subjected to.
The word “FRAGILE”, integrated into the composition, reinforces this duality: what is shown can also be what breaks most easily.
The different layers of the painting function as a kind of barrier between the individual and the world, questioning what we choose to reveal and what we prefer to keep hidden.
The work also includes a UV-reactive layer. When exposed to black light, elements that remain discreet under conventional lighting become visible, revealing a second reading of the composition. This transformation reinforces the concept of Exposed: what is hidden can become evident when we change the way we look.
Exposed is thus a reflection on vulnerability, identity, perception and the different layers we build to shield ourselves from the outside world.
Mixed media on canvas · UV-reactive elements
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 clearly 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, aiming to provoke reflection and inspire. Today he continues to explore new figurative approaches and deepen the impact of his art on the spaces around him.
Collector's item.
100% hand-painted on cotton canvas.
This painting should be exhibited under UV light for a full 100% experience.
Work shipped unframed, in a DHL Express tube.
Accompanied by a COA, authenticity certificate signed by the artist.
Exposed explores the tension between visibility and vulnerability, placing the human figure at the center of an intense visual landscape, built through color, gesture, texture, and fragmented urban language.
The composition combines graffiti, abstraction and figurative elements, creating a sense of movement and tension. The figure appears simultaneously present and partially hidden, surrounded by successive layers of visual information that evoke external noise, pressure, and the constant exposure we are subjected to.
The word “FRAGILE”, integrated into the composition, reinforces this duality: what is shown can also be what breaks most easily.
The different layers of the painting function as a kind of barrier between the individual and the world, questioning what we choose to reveal and what we prefer to keep hidden.
The work also includes a UV-reactive layer. When exposed to black light, elements that remain discreet under conventional lighting become visible, revealing a second reading of the composition. This transformation reinforces the concept of Exposed: what is hidden can become evident when we change the way we look.
Exposed is thus a reflection on vulnerability, identity, perception and the different layers we build to shield ourselves from the outside world.
Mixed media on canvas · UV-reactive elements
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 clearly 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, aiming to provoke reflection and inspire. Today he continues to explore new figurative approaches and deepen the impact of his art on the spaces around him.
Details
Artist
Hiones (XX-XXI)
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Exposed XL (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
500 g
Style
Street art
Period
2020+
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