Hiones (XX-XXI) - Road Trip (XXL)

Collector's Item.
100% hand-painted on cotton canvas.
Work sent unframed, in a shipping tube by DHL Express.
Accompanied by COA, certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

Road Trip explores the idea of travel as a metaphor for freedom, transgression and discovery. At the center of the composition emerges an old van transformed into a kind of wandering capsule of urban culture: covered in graffiti, marks of passage and stories accumulated along the road. The vehicle represents not only transport — it becomes a symbol of constant movement, of lives in transit and of identities built outside conventional routes.

The arid landscape and cracked ground suggest a post-urban or abandoned territory, where human traces remain only through art and the trash left behind. In contrast, the dramatic and colorful sky creates an almost cinematic atmosphere, amplifying the sense of journey and uncertainty.

The presence of graffiti introduces the street's visual language into a more classical pictorial context, crossing two worlds: traditional painting and urban intervention. The layers of tags and marks function as a collective memory of those who passed by — anonymous artists, travelers or rebels who use the surface as a form of expression.

About Hione

Hione is a visual artist from Porto who, since 2013, has used graffiti as his main means of expression. With a visual language marked by vibrant colors and defined forms, his work reflects a strong connection to urban culture. Throughout 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, aiming to provoke reflection and inspire. Today he continues to explore new figurative approaches and deepen the impact of his art on the space around him.