ssick lab - The Metropolis Ronin





Add to your favourites to get an alert when the auction starts.
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 129200 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Description from the seller
Giclée print on museum-quality premium paper 50 x 70 cm in a limited edition of only 5 copies.
The work is a fascinating tribute that blends Western superhero iconography with the classical aesthetic of ukiyo-e Japanese prints. The protagonist, captured in a proud and monumental pose, dominates the center of the scene as he rises against a vibrant urban backdrop, characterized by calligraphic signage and stylized architecture.
The color palette, favoring desaturated primary tones, combined with the clean graphic line work and the texture typical of antique paper, transforms the "American Myth" into a timeless legendary figure. The contrast between the subject's modernity and the tradition of the visual technique creates a deep artistic dialogue with strong decorative impact.
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 the anatomy, integrating customized textures and imprinting the artist's distinctive stylistic signature.
The Collective: SSICK LAB We are a collective of Italian young 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 workshop 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, placing 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 accordance with sustainable practices.
Giclée print on museum-quality premium paper 50 x 70 cm in a limited edition of only 5 copies.
The work is a fascinating tribute that blends Western superhero iconography with the classical aesthetic of ukiyo-e Japanese prints. The protagonist, captured in a proud and monumental pose, dominates the center of the scene as he rises against a vibrant urban backdrop, characterized by calligraphic signage and stylized architecture.
The color palette, favoring desaturated primary tones, combined with the clean graphic line work and the texture typical of antique paper, transforms the "American Myth" into a timeless legendary figure. The contrast between the subject's modernity and the tradition of the visual technique creates a deep artistic dialogue with strong decorative impact.
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 the anatomy, integrating customized textures and imprinting the artist's distinctive stylistic signature.
The Collective: SSICK LAB We are a collective of Italian young 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 workshop 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, placing 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 accordance with sustainable practices.

