SSICK - [XL MATTE PAPER] Moss & Monarch

ONLY 2 COPIES EXIST

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

Description:
This art print, rendered on premium paper, reinterprets a Space Marine from the Ultramarines chapter of Warhammer 40k by blending sci-fi iconography with a painterly touch that evokes Asian tradition.
The work presents the colossal soldier in his blue-bright powered armor, embellished with gold pauldrons and the Imperial eagle heraldry on both the chest and the Requiem rifle he grips in his hands. The warrior wears a crest-style helmet and a frontal drape, while tufts of green moss grow spontaneously across the metal plates, suggesting the passage of time or a long, still watch. The background is dominated by delicate clouds and watercolor-like iridescent reflections, contrasting with the massive, weathered battle armor.

"There is a quiet poetry in watching an immortal war machine slowly yield to the delicacy of nature."

Creative Process:
The work was created through an innovative hybrid process: an initial sketch was generated with sophisticated Artificial Intelligence, then interpreted and fully hand-painted by the artist using professional iPad software. 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 packaged by the artist in their workshop; the packaging is highly protected 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 sensitivity. From the early years of his activity he developed a personal visual language, characterized by evocative compositions and immersive atmospheres. He also nurtures a deep passion for street art and graffiti, through which he designs and creates original stencils used to bring to life impactful, identity-driven urban interventions.

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