SSICK - [XL MATTE PAPER] Kingdom Canvas + retro level up

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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 request of the buyer

Back level up description:
This art print on premium paper offers a vintage, nostalgic portrait of the famous videogame plumber, Mario. The character is depicted in a bust shot with his classic curious expression, wide open eyes, and the unmistakable black mustache. He wears his iconic red cap with the letter "M" enclosed in a white circle, the red t-shirt, and the blue denim overalls with yellow buttons, completed by white gloves. The entire illustration is characterized by a grainy texture and wear effects with scratches and small scattered stains, giving the work the lived-in charm of old posters from the 1980s. The background remains minimal, in a neutral cream tone that highlights the protagonist’s primary colors.

"I wanted to capture the innocence of the first pixels and turn it into a classic of paper illustration, celebrating the hero who defined the childhood of entire generations."

Kingdom Canvas description:
This premium paper art print offers a graphical and tactile reinterpretation of the iconic videogame plumber, Mario. The character is depicted in the foreground, wearing his classic blue工作 overall, red shirt, white gloves, and the unmistakable cap with the letter "M". The figure is surrounded by elements typical of his world, such as red flowers at his feet and two rocky turrets topped with shell emblems on the sides. The entire composition is defined by a visually rich style with strong color contrasts and broken textures that recall the materiality of color laid on with a spatula, standing out against a partially cloudy sky.

"I wanted to transport a digital culture icon into a more tactile and timeless visual dimension."

Creative process:
The work was created through an innovative hybrid process: an initial sketch was generated with sophisticated artificial intelligence, subsequently interpreted and entirely hand-colored by the artist using professional software on an iPad.

Packaging and Shipping:
Each print is personally packed by the artist in their own studio. The packaging is highly protective as the print is sent rolled in protective tubes.

The Artist – SSICK:
SSICK, born in 2003, is a young Italian artist whose work stands out for the ongoing quest to balance technological innovation with 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 strong visual impact and identity.

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 detailed hand-painted digital intervention, created on an iPad, making each work the result of a personal artistic vision.