SSICK - [XL MATTE PAPER] The Iron Aquila

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Technique: hybrid digital printing on premium 230 g/m² paper
Dimensions: [XL] 50 x 70 centimeters
Year: 2026
Status: New [never exhibited]
Artist: ssick [SSICK LAB]
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the back of the print
Certificate: digital certificate available upon purchaser request

Description:
This print on premium paper offers a solemn and evocative fusion between the sci-fi and war imagery of Warhammer 40k and the minimal, linear aesthetic of traditional Japanese ukiyo-e prints. At the center stands a imposing Space Marine wearing a massive, predominantly red enhanced armor, enriched with massive white pauldrons, one of which bears the inscription "AQUILA." The chest is adorned with a golden, winged frieze, while the white helmet combines sci-fi elements with a classic crest and a curved horn on the frontal part. The warrior wields a large sword pointed downward. On the left, in the background, a human skull rests on the ground, while the right side background displays a stylized and barren hilly landscape under a pale, cream-colored sky, painted with flat fields that evoke traditional painting.

"In the silence of an ancient world, even the soldier of the distant future lays down his fury to become pure form and monument."

Creative process:
The work was created through an innovative hybrid process: an initial sketch was generated with sophisticated artificial intelligence, subsequently interpreted and fully hand-colored by the artist using professional software on an iPad. In the final stage, a dedicated filter was applied to enhance the neo-ukiyo-e style, giving the illustration sharp lines, strong contrasts, and that graphic elegance typical of contemporary Japanese tradition.

Packaging and Shipping:
Each print is personally packed by the artist in their own studio. The packaging is highly protective as the print is shipped rolled in protective tubes.

The Artist – SSICK:
SSICK, born in 2003, is a young Italian artist whose work stands out for the ongoing quest to balance technological innovation with artistic sensibility. From the early years of his activity, he developed a personal visual language characterized by evocative compositions and immersive atmospheres. He also cultivates a deep passion for street art and graffiti, engaging in the design and creation of original stencils, used to bring to life urban interventions with strong visual and identity impact.

Founder of the artistic collective SSICKLAB, he regards technology as an expressive tool in service of creativity. His works take shape through a process that integrates artificial intelligence with a thorough hand-painted digital intervention on iPad, making each piece the result of a personal artistic vision.