SSICK - [XL MATTE PAPER] Beyond the Mask

ONLY 2 COPIES EXIST

Technique: hybrid digital print on premium 230 g/m² paper
Dimensions: [XL] 50 x 70 centimeters
Year: 2026
Condition: New [never exhibited]
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 fun art print, printed on premium paper, combines American comic book pop culture with the serene and traditional atmosphere of rural Japan.
The work shows Deadpool and Spider-Man sitting face to face inside a traditional Japanese-style room (washitsu), with tatami floors and sliding doors open. The two iconic red-costumed heroes are engaged in an intense yet friendly arm-wrestling match on a wooden table. On the table you can see glasses and a small plate of food. In the background, the opening reveals a tranquil natural landscape with trees and a majestic mountain reminiscent of Mount Fuji beneath a serene sky, creating an ironic and peaceful contrast with the dynamic competition in the foreground.

"I wanted to pull these two heroes out of the chaos of New York to face the only real challenge left: deciding who pays for lunch in the middle of Japan’s quietude."

Creative Process:
The work was created through an innovative hybrid process: an initial sketch was generated with sophisticated artificial intelligence, subsequently interpreted and colored entirely by hand by the artist using professional software on an iPad. In the final stage a dedicated filter was applied that enhances 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 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 pursuit of 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 cultivates a deep passion for street art and graffiti, practices in which he engages 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 at the service of creativity. His works take shape through a process that integrates artificial intelligence with a deep digital painting intervention done by hand on iPad, making each work the result of a personal artistic vision.