ssick lab - The Midnight Sovereign

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

This bold digital composition fuses the iconography of classical art history with contemporary pop culture. The work portrays Deadpool in an heroic pose reminiscent of the famous painting by Jacques-Louis David, Napoleon Crossing the Great Saint Bernard.

Mounted on a white steed with a golden, flowing mane, the character appears devoid of his iconic costume (except for the mask and gloves), revealing a body marked by scars that testify to his tormented past.

The contrast between the solemn red cloak billowing against the dark background and the subject's ironic nudity perfectly captures the desecrating and irreverent essence of the Marvel antihero.

Production method: Development of a preliminary visual framework using AI generative models to define composition, tonal values, and color schemes, followed by a meticulous manual digital painting intervention aimed at refining anatomy, integrating customized textures, and imprinting the artist's distinctive stylistic touch.

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, 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 line with sustainable practices.