ssick lab - The Starry Pika

PRINT ON PREMIUM MUSEUM-QUALITY PAPER 50 x 70 cm IN A LIMITED EDITION OF ONLY 5 COPIES. UNFRAMED

This extraordinary work blends contemporary pop culture with post-impressionist art. The protagonist is the iconic Pikachu, rendered with tactile and vibrant brushstrokes that recall Vincent van Gogh's unmistakable style.

In the background, the famous swirling sky of Starry Night envelops the Pokémon, creating a dynamic contrast between the character's bright yellow and the deep blues of the firmament. The composition is completed by a quiet village at the foot of the subject, making the work a unique collectible that blends nostalgia with classical painterly mastery.

Production method: Development of a preliminary visual architecture using AI generative models to define composition, tonal values, and color schemes, followed by a meticulous manual digital painting intervention aimed at perfecting anatomy, integrating customized textures, and imprinting the artist's distinctive stylistic imprint.

The Collective: SSICK LAB We are a collective of young Italian artists of about 24 years old, born and raised with a visceral passion for art and pop culture. SSICK LAB was born as a creative laboratory where we experiment with the fusion between the iconic aesthetics of contemporary media and historical visual languages. Our mission is to explore new expressive frontiers, putting technological innovation at the service of pure creativity.

description of paper: Paper finish: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface. Paper weight: 200 g/mq (80 lb), durable and long-lasting. Environmental impact: FSC-certified or equivalent paper, in respect of sustainable practices.