ssick lab - Embers of Retribution

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

The work captures the relentless power of a Space Marine, caught in the heart of a brutal urban conflict.

The deep aqua-green armor is adorned with iconic details: the Imperial Aquila fused with a skull on the chest and living flames that envelop the pauldrons, a symbol of the warrior's bond with the furnace fire. The graphic style, characterized by strong color contrasts and bold black lines, emphasizes the titan-like nature of the soldier as he strides through the rubble beneath an electric blue sky.

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 process aimed at perfecting the anatomy, integrating customized textures, and imprinting the artist's distinctive stylistic signature.

The Collective: SSICK LAB We are a collective of young Italian artists, about 24 years old, born and raised with a visceral passion for art and pop culture. SSICK LAB was born as a creative lab 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.

paper description: Paper finish: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface.
Paper weight: 200 g/m² (80 lb), durable and long-lasting.
Environmental impact: FSC-certified paper or equivalent, in line with sustainable practices.