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SSICK LAB presents Arcade Awakening, a limited edition Giclée print (1/5) on museum-quality 200 g/m² paper, 70 × 50 cm, created in 2026 in Italy using AI-assisted mixed media, in excellent condition and sold directly from the artist.
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PRINT ON PREMIUM MUSEUM-QUALITY PAPER 50 X 70 CM IN A LIMITED EDITION OF ONLY 5 COPIES
This work represents a hyperrealistic and contemporary revisitation of the iconic Chun-Li. The image blends the character's classic aesthetic — such as the famous "ox horns" hairstyle with white ribbons and the spiked bracelets — with a bold street-style attitude.
The subject is depicted in a moment of surprise inside a nostalgic-feeling arcade, where the dim lighting of the cabinets highlights the details of the blue costume enriched with dragon-themed gold embroidery. The work plays on the contrast between the fighter's strength and a glamorous, modern aesthetic, capturing a magnetic gaze that connects the retro video-game past to the present digital age.
Production method: Development of a preliminary visual architecture through AI generative models to define composition, tonal values and color schemes, followed by a meticulous manual digital painting intervention aimed at perfecting the anatomy, integrating customized textures and imprinting the artist's distinctive stylistic imprint.
The Collective: SSICK LAB We are a collective of young Italian artists aged about 24, born and raised with a visceral passion for art and pop culture. SSICK LAB was born as a creative laboratory where we experiment with merging the iconic aesthetics of contemporary media with historical visual languages. Our mission is to explore new expressive frontiers, placing technological innovation at the service of pure creativity.
paper description: Paper finish: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface. Paper weight: 200 g/mq (80 lb), durable and long-lasting. Environmental impact: FSC-certified paper or equivalent, in respect of sustainable practices.
PRINT ON PREMIUM MUSEUM-QUALITY PAPER 50 X 70 CM IN A LIMITED EDITION OF ONLY 5 COPIES
This work represents a hyperrealistic and contemporary revisitation of the iconic Chun-Li. The image blends the character's classic aesthetic — such as the famous "ox horns" hairstyle with white ribbons and the spiked bracelets — with a bold street-style attitude.
The subject is depicted in a moment of surprise inside a nostalgic-feeling arcade, where the dim lighting of the cabinets highlights the details of the blue costume enriched with dragon-themed gold embroidery. The work plays on the contrast between the fighter's strength and a glamorous, modern aesthetic, capturing a magnetic gaze that connects the retro video-game past to the present digital age.
Production method: Development of a preliminary visual architecture through AI generative models to define composition, tonal values and color schemes, followed by a meticulous manual digital painting intervention aimed at perfecting the anatomy, integrating customized textures and imprinting the artist's distinctive stylistic imprint.
The Collective: SSICK LAB We are a collective of young Italian artists aged about 24, born and raised with a visceral passion for art and pop culture. SSICK LAB was born as a creative laboratory where we experiment with merging the iconic aesthetics of contemporary media with historical visual languages. Our mission is to explore new expressive frontiers, placing technological innovation at the service of pure creativity.
paper description: Paper finish: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface. Paper weight: 200 g/mq (80 lb), durable and long-lasting. Environmental impact: FSC-certified paper or equivalent, in respect of sustainable practices.
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Artist
ssick lab
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
1/5
Title of artwork
Arcade Awakening
Technique
AI, Giclée, Mixed technique
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
70 cm
Width
50 cm
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Period
2020+
Sold with frame
No
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