ssick lab - Imperial Refusal

Giclée print on museum-quality premium paper 50 x 70 cm in a limited edition of only 5 copies.

This unique piece masterfully fuses the aesthetics of Socialist Realism with the Star Wars universe. The work is a parody of the famous Soviet anti-alcohol poster by Viktor Govorkov from 1954.

In place of the original worker, we find an Imperial Stormtrooper who, with a firm gesture of the hand, rejects a coin or a symbol of the Rebellion offered clandestinely beneath a plate of meat and vegetables. The contrast between the material painting technique (with thick, decisive brushstrokes) and the sci-fi iconography creates a satirical commentary on political loyalty and propaganda.

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 anatomy, integrating customized textures, and imprinting the artist’s distinctive stylistic imprint.

The Collective: SSICK LAB We are a collective of young Italian artists around 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, putting 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 line with sustainable practices.