Hiones (XX-XXI) - Sovereignty (U.V. Effects)

Collector's item.
100% hand-painted on cotton canvas.
This painting should be displayed under UV light for a 100% experience.
Work sent without a frame, in a shipping tube via DHL Express.
Accompanied by COA, a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.


In Sovereignty, the firm and proud gaze of the female figure imposes presence and questions the viewer. The intense colors — vibrant blues contrasted with deep red — evoke power, identity, and resistance. The urban graffiti aesthetic in the background situates the work within the city space, a place of plural voices and contested narratives.

Under conventional light, the work reveals its immediate strength; however, when illuminated by UV light, a new layer emerges, revealing hidden inscriptions that expand the dialogue between the visible and the invisible. This secret dimension invites the audience to reflect on what is shown, what is hidden, and how sovereignty can also reside in the unspoken, the invisible, and the protected.

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 characterized 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 blends graffiti, contemporary art, illustration, and graphic design. He presents his works in both 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 in the space around him.