SSICK - [XL MATTE PAPER] The Neon Vanguard

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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: Hand-signed by the artist on the back of the print
Certificate: digital certificate available on purchaser’s request

Description:
This print on premium paper offers a close-up, three-quarter bust portrait of a Stormtrooper in a minifigure toy format. The unmistakable black-and-white helmet is surrounded by a subtle blue-cyan glow or halo that enhances its geometric contours. Beneath the helmet you can see the white armor of the bust, partially overlain by a dark red shoulder guard or notch detail at the neck. The background features a dynamic midnight blue texture, crisscrossed by lines and diagonally shaded white and blue fragments that simulate driving rain or a hyperspace dash, giving the work a science-fiction and dramatic atmosphere.

"The rigidity of plastic meets the electricity of color, transforming a faceless soldier into the focal point of a cybernetic storm."

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 iPad software. In the final stage a dedicated filter was applied that enhances the neo ukiyo-e style, giving the illustration crisp 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 practice, he developed a personal visual language characterized by evocative compositions and immersive atmospheres. He also pursues a deep passion for street art and graffiti, in which he engages through the design and creation of original stencils used to bring to life visually impactful and identity-driven 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 a thorough hand-painted digital intervention on iPad, making each piece the result of a personal artistic vision.