SSICK - [XL MATTE PAPER] The Floating Market Baron

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Technique: hybrid digital printing 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's request

Description:
This engaging and ironic art print, printed on premium paper, reinterprets the world-famous mascot of the world's most famous board game by merging it with the sharp graphics and color shading of Ukiyo‑e, the traditional Japanese art.

The piece features a close-up portrait of Rich Uncle Pennybags (known as Mr. Monopoly) characterized by his unmistakable white mustache, a large monocle over the right eye, and a top hat in orange-brown tones. He wears a brick-red elegant suit and clasps a cane in gloved hands. The figure stands diagonally against game-board–inspired graphic elements, where part of the word "MONOPOLY" is clearly legible, all framed by soft white and pink stylized clouds on a background of thin blue wavy lines.

"I wanted to transport the symbol of Western capitalism into the floating world of Japanese aesthetics, redesigning fortune and commerce with the lightness of a woodblock print."

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-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 characteristic 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 pursuit of a balance between technological innovation and artistic sensibility. From the early years of his career he has developed a personal visual language, characterized by evocative compositions and immersive atmospheres. He also cultivates a deep passion for street art and graffiti, disciplines in which he engages through 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 at the service of creativity. His works take shape through a process that blends artificial intelligence with a thorough hand-painted digital painting on iPad, making each work the result of a personal artistic vision.