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SSICK, [XL MATTE PAPER] Blade & SOLDIER, a limited edition 1/2 from 2026, a hand-signed digitally-printed hybrid artwork on 230 g/m² premium paper, produced in Italy and sold directly by the artist.
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Description from the seller
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: Signed by hand by the artist on the back of the print
Certificate: digital certificate available upon purchaser's request
Description:
This premium-paper print portrays the warrior Cloud Strife in a textured, impasto rendering, with his iconic spiky blond hair and intense blue eyes, clad in his uniform and the rusted metal pauldron as he gazes resolutely at the viewer.
"I aimed to transform the digital-edged sharpness of a legendary hero into the living materiality of a classical portrait."
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.
Packaging and Shipping:
Each print is personally packaged by the artist in their own studio, and the packaging is highly protective since 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 sensibility. Since the early years of his activity, he has developed a personal visual language, characterized by evocative compositions and immersive atmospheres. Parallel to this, he cultivates a deep passion for street art and graffiti, disciplines in which he engages through designing and producing original stencils, used to bring life to 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 integrates artificial intelligence with a thorough hand-painted digital painting on iPad, making each work the result of a personal artistic vision.
Seller's Story
SSICK LAB is an Italian creative collective formed by young artists aged 23 to 24, united by a passion for contemporary digital art and pop culture.
We use cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence technologies to generate highly detailed drafts and concepts, which are then interpreted and fully hand-colored through professional software. This hybrid approach lets us combine the creative power of AI with the warmth and uniqueness of the manual artistic touch.
Our production is deeply inspired by pop culture, manga, cinema, and especially video games, reinterpreted through styles that are very diverse from one another.
Our main artists:
SSICK
A versatile and multifaceted artist, capable of moving naturally between different styles. He is the creator of SSICKY Toy Art, a line of playful and iconic character designs that often populate his works, giving him an instantly recognizable signature.
NOVA
Specializes in a style strongly influenced by Japanese anime and manga culture. Her works convey dynamism, expressiveness, and that characteristic contemporary Japanese aesthetic.
RAIDEN
Inspired by the legendary video game Mortal Kombat, he masterfully fuses the Neo Ukiyo-e Japanese style with elements of Western pop culture, creating powerful, cinematic works with strong visual impact.
Each SSICK LAB artwork is the result of a unique creative process: stylistic research, experimentation, and meticulous care for color and details. Our illustrations are designed for those who love digital contemporary art, limited edition collectors, street art enthusiasts, manga, video games, and toy design.
SSICK LAB — Where the tradition of artistic craftsmanship meets technological innovation.
Translated by Google TranslateONLY 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: Signed by hand by the artist on the back of the print
Certificate: digital certificate available upon purchaser's request
Description:
This premium-paper print portrays the warrior Cloud Strife in a textured, impasto rendering, with his iconic spiky blond hair and intense blue eyes, clad in his uniform and the rusted metal pauldron as he gazes resolutely at the viewer.
"I aimed to transform the digital-edged sharpness of a legendary hero into the living materiality of a classical portrait."
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.
Packaging and Shipping:
Each print is personally packaged by the artist in their own studio, and the packaging is highly protective since 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 sensibility. Since the early years of his activity, he has developed a personal visual language, characterized by evocative compositions and immersive atmospheres. Parallel to this, he cultivates a deep passion for street art and graffiti, disciplines in which he engages through designing and producing original stencils, used to bring life to 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 integrates artificial intelligence with a thorough hand-painted digital painting on iPad, making each work the result of a personal artistic vision.
Seller's Story
SSICK LAB is an Italian creative collective formed by young artists aged 23 to 24, united by a passion for contemporary digital art and pop culture.
We use cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence technologies to generate highly detailed drafts and concepts, which are then interpreted and fully hand-colored through professional software. This hybrid approach lets us combine the creative power of AI with the warmth and uniqueness of the manual artistic touch.
Our production is deeply inspired by pop culture, manga, cinema, and especially video games, reinterpreted through styles that are very diverse from one another.
Our main artists:
SSICK
A versatile and multifaceted artist, capable of moving naturally between different styles. He is the creator of SSICKY Toy Art, a line of playful and iconic character designs that often populate his works, giving him an instantly recognizable signature.
NOVA
Specializes in a style strongly influenced by Japanese anime and manga culture. Her works convey dynamism, expressiveness, and that characteristic contemporary Japanese aesthetic.
RAIDEN
Inspired by the legendary video game Mortal Kombat, he masterfully fuses the Neo Ukiyo-e Japanese style with elements of Western pop culture, creating powerful, cinematic works with strong visual impact.
Each SSICK LAB artwork is the result of a unique creative process: stylistic research, experimentation, and meticulous care for color and details. Our illustrations are designed for those who love digital contemporary art, limited edition collectors, street art enthusiasts, manga, video games, and toy design.
SSICK LAB — Where the tradition of artistic craftsmanship meets technological innovation.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Artist
SSICK
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
1/2
Title of artwork
[XL MATTE PAPER] Blade & SOLDIER
Technique
AI, Mixed technique
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
70 cm
Width
50 cm
Weight
230 g
Period
2020+
Sold with frame
No
