SSICK - [XL MATTE PAPER] Shinto Skyline

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

Description:
This evocative art print, pressed on premium paper, transports one of the Western pop culture's most loved superheroes into a suspended, contemplative context rooted in traditional Eastern architecture.
The work shows Spider-Man seated in a relaxed, reflective pose atop the sloped roof of a Japanese temple. The underlying structure is distinguished by red, white, and gold geometric details and the ornamental tiles typical of Asian tradition. The hero, in his classic red and black suit, stands out clearly against an immense blue sky, dominated by large, fluffy white clouds that evoke a sense of deep calm and solitude.

"I wanted to offer a hero accustomed to the frenetic skyscrapers of New York a moment of pure peace, seating him where the sky touches the sanctity of tradition."

Creative process:
The work was created through an innovative hybrid process: an initial draft 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 that enhances 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 packaged 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 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, practicing through the design and creation of original stencils used to bring to life impactful and identity-rich urban interventions.

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 an in-depth hand-painted digital intervention on iPad, making every work the result of a personal artistic vision.