Hiones (XX-XXI) - Lips

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.

Lips is a celebration of color, sensory intensity, and non-verbal communication. The work starts with a hyper-realistic close-up of the human mouth — a universal symbol of expression, desire, and identity — transforming it into a vibrant territory where light and pigment confront each other.

The contrasting palette of warm and cool tones creates an immediate emotional tension: the fiery red of the lips meets the deep blue of the skin, evoking heat and ice, impulse and restraint, life and silence. The luminous reflections that traverse the surface suggest movement, breathing, vibration — as if every detail pulses with internal energy.

Between semi-closed teeth, small particles of light seem to suspend the moment, reminding us that within the mouth dwell words to be spoken, secrets kept, and stories yet to be revealed. It is a pause before the voice, a moment charged with meaning.

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.