ssick lab - The Sith’s Solace in Venice
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LIMITED EDITION GICLEE PRINT ON PREMIUM MUSEUM-QUALITY PAPER 50 X 70 CM IN A LIMITED EDITION OF ONLY 5 COPIES
The image captures a moment of unexpected serenity along the canals of Venice. The protagonist is the iconic Darth Vader, portrayed not as a Galactic Commander, but as an artist engaged in plein air painting. Seated on a modest chair in front of an easel, he is completing a charcoal portrait of a Stormtrooper.
The painting style is characterized by rich, textural brushstrokes (impasto) that fuse sci-fi aesthetics with Venetian classicism, creating a fascinating and ironic contrast between the solemnity of the character and the picturesque beauty of the lagoon city.
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 stamping the artist's distinctive stylistic imprint.
The Collective: SSICK LAB We are a collective of young Italian artists of 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 between 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 time-resistant.
Environmental impact: FSC-certified paper or equivalent, in line with sustainable practices.
LIMITED EDITION GICLEE PRINT ON PREMIUM MUSEUM-QUALITY PAPER 50 X 70 CM IN A LIMITED EDITION OF ONLY 5 COPIES
The image captures a moment of unexpected serenity along the canals of Venice. The protagonist is the iconic Darth Vader, portrayed not as a Galactic Commander, but as an artist engaged in plein air painting. Seated on a modest chair in front of an easel, he is completing a charcoal portrait of a Stormtrooper.
The painting style is characterized by rich, textural brushstrokes (impasto) that fuse sci-fi aesthetics with Venetian classicism, creating a fascinating and ironic contrast between the solemnity of the character and the picturesque beauty of the lagoon city.
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 stamping the artist's distinctive stylistic imprint.
The Collective: SSICK LAB We are a collective of young Italian artists of 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 between 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 time-resistant.
Environmental impact: FSC-certified paper or equivalent, in line with sustainable practices.
Details
Artist
ssick lab
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
1/5
Title of artwork
The Sith’s Solace in Venice
Technique
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
