ssick lab - The Uninvited Guest

GICLEE PRINT ON PREMIUM MUSEUM-QUALITY PAPER 50 X 70 CM IN A LIMITED EDITION OF ONLY 5 COPIES.

This artistic print, created with a digital technique that mimics classical oil painting, is an iconic and surreal portrait of Jacket, the silent protagonist of the famous video game series Hotline Miami.

The artwork captures the brutal, psychedelic essence of the character, depicting him in a moment of apparent calm. Jacket sits on a sumptuous red tufted leather sofa, wearing a full tuxedo with a bow tie — an unusual outfit that starkly contrasts with the violence that usually surrounds him, perhaps suggesting a too serious "dinner invitation."

The central element is his iconic rubber chicken mask (known as "Richard"), with vivid and unsettling details. In his hands, he grips a wooden baseball bat firmly, a weapon that, combined with the icy expression of the mask’s glass eyes, immediately evokes the threat and stylized violence of the games.

The setting is rich and dark: a crimson-walled room adorned with ornate gold frames and heavy drapes, on a polished marble floor. The atmosphere hovers between the sophistication of an exclusive club and the morbid anticipation of bloody action, perfectly encapsulating the duality of Hotline Miami: a world of neon ’80s aesthetics and raw, visceral violence. This print is a unique artistic interpretation and a must-have collectible for every fan of the saga.

Production method: Development of a preliminary visual-architecture through generative AI models to define composition, tonal values, and color schemes, followed by a meticulous manual digital painting intervention aimed at perfecting the anatomy, integrating custom 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 began as a creative workshop where we experiment with the fusion of iconic aesthetics from contemporary media and the 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/m² (80 lb), durable and timeless.
Environmental impact: FSC-certified paper or equivalent, in line with sustainable practices.