Santicri - Sorry, I'm just a Housemaide

Santicri has participated in numerous internationally renowned art exhibitions. Among the most significant, in 2022 he exhibited his works at the prestigious Palazzo Grillo in Genoa, and in 2023 he attended the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York, thereby expanding his visibility in both national and international contexts.
Santicri was recognized as one of the Best-Selling Artists of 2024 by Artmayeur, one of the most renowned platforms in the art world. In the same year, he was also listed among the top three most searched names on the Catawiki platform, another sign of growing appreciation for his work. These recognitions highlight Santicri's extraordinary talent and his increasing visibility in the contemporary art scene.

Santicri
Mixed media
Measurements: 70x50x2 cm
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
unique piece 1/1

The work "Sorry, I'm Just a Housemaid" is a bold and provocative statement that challenges the convention associated with the traditional portrayal of painting. The artist, through the use of a rag attached and the partial erasure of the work, seems to comment on the stereotypical role of women in domestic dynamics and the degradation of the female figure to the mere status of "maid". The choice to title the work with an apologetic statement, "Sorry, I'm Just a Housemaid", adds a layer of sarcasm and self-irony, perhaps revealing a critical message about social expectations and the perceptions of inferiority imposed on women. The presence of the rag as a tool of erasure seems to suggest a rebellion against the staticity of the iconic painting, reconsidered through a more contemporary and feminist lens. The partial erasure could be interpreted as a search for liberation from predefined roles or a statement of personal emancipation. Critics might arise regarding whether the work’s provocation risks being misunderstood or whether the act of partially erasing a historic artwork is considered an iconoclastic act. However, the work certainly opens a discussion on gender issues, stereotypes, and the power to redefine artistic narratives through a new contemporary viewpoint.

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The artist established themselves in 2024 as one of the most sought-after names on Catawiki, immediately ranking after icons like Kaws and Banksy. Their art stands out in an exclusive context that includes other categories of excellence, such as Rolex, Lego, Louis Vuitton, Porsche, Eames, Macallan, Tintin, Cartier and Pokémon. A talent recognized not only for its creative value but also as one of the year’s most promising investments.

Born in 1992 in Macerata, Marche, the Italian artist pursued a path that, between studies in surveying and architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture craftsman. There arose an ever stronger need to find himself and unleash his creativity.

His works are sold worldwide, collaborating with galleries in Italy and Europe.
His art is highly regarded and a staple among collectors of street art, pop art, and contemporary art paintings and sculptures.
"It's never easy to classify one’s own art; I try to convey what my eyes see, my way of perceiving what surrounds me, and I rework it with a design that fits well with modern times: impactful and memorable."