SSICK - [XL MATTE PAPER] Crimson Tide Samurai

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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: Manually signed by the artist on the back of the print
Certificate: digital certificate available upon request from the purchaser

Description:
This premium paper print iconographically reinterprets a Space Marine from Warhammer 40k through the style of Japanese ukiyo-e. It depicts the imposing warrior clad in deep crimson armor, finely decorated with gold scrollwork and flame motifs. The helmet features incandescent red eye slits, and on the chest sits a golden winged eagle. The Space Marine stands with a clenched fist, while the hilt of a golden sword is visible at the bottom. The background is a soft ivory tone with faint blue stylized waves at the top and bottom, blending brutal sci‑fi aesthetics with the delicacy of traditional woodblock print art.

"I wanted to capture the warrior’s honor through a bridge between futuristic myth and the floating aesthetics of the ukiyo-e world."

Creative Process:
The work was created through an innovative hybrid process: an initial draft was generated with sophisticated Artificial Intelligence, then fully interpreted and 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 the 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 search for a balance between technological innovation and 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, practicing through the design and creation of original stencils used to bring to life urban interventions with a strong visual and identitarian impact.

Founder of the artistic collective SSICKLAB, he regards technology as an expressive tool in the 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.