ssick lab - Ultramarine Bushido

Giclée print on premium museum-quality paper, A3, 29.7 x 42 cm, 300 g/m², in a limited edition of only 5 copies.

This splendid illustration fuses the sci-fi universe of Warhammer 40,000 with the traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e aesthetic. The work portrays a towering Ultramarine in enhanced armor, reinterpreted with a graphic style featuring clean contours and vibrant colors.

In the background, classic elements of Japanese art such as cherry blossoms (sakura), stylized clouds, and dynamic waves create a poetic contrast with the brutal figure of the soldier and the Gothic ruins. A perfect meeting between the warrior nobility of the samurai and the iron discipline of humanity’s defenders.

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 anatomy, integrating custom textures, and imprinting the artist’s distinctive stylistic fingerprint.

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 was born as a creative laboratory where we experiment with blending the iconic aesthetics of contemporary media with historical visual languages. Our mission is to explore new expressive frontiers, putting technological innovation at the service of pure creativity.

We exclusively use premium couriers with priority handling. The shipment includes full insurance on the artwork’s value and a real-time tracking system. It is a white-glove service designed for those who will not compromise on delivery security.

Description of paper: Paper finish: Matte, porous, non-reflective surface.
Paper weight: 300 g/m², durable and long-lasting.
Environmental impact: FSC-certified paper or equivalent, in line with sustainable practices.