Santicri - Sorry, I'm just a Housemaide

Santicri has participated in numerous internationally renowned art exhibitions. Among the most notable, in 2022 he exhibited his works at the prestigious Palazzo Grillo in Genoa, and in 2023 he was present at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York, thereby expanding his visibility in both national and international contexts.
Santicri was recognized among 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 ranked among the top three most searched names on the Catawiki platform, another sign of the growing appreciation for his work. These accolades highlight the extraordinary talent and increasing visibility of Santicri in the contemporary art scene.

Santicri
Mixed media
Dimensions: 70x50x2 cm
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
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The work "Sorry, I’m Just a Housemaid" is a bold and provocative statement that challenges the conventional association with the traditional depiction of the painting.
The artist, through the use of a rag attached to the piece and partial erasure of the work, seems to comment on the stereotyped role of women in domestic dynamics and the degradation of the female figure to mere status of a "housemaid".
The choice of titling the work with a declaration of apology, "Sorry, I’m Just a Housemaid", adds a layer of sarcasm and self-irony, perhaps revealing a critical message toward social expectations and perceptions of inferiority imposed on women.
The presence of the rag as a tool of erasure seems to suggest a rebellion against the static nature of the iconic painting, reconsidering it through a more contemporary and feminist lens.
Partial erasure could be interpreted as a search for liberation from predefined roles or a statement of personal emancipation.
Critiques might arise regarding whether the piece’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 questions of gender, stereotypes, and the power to redefine artistic narratives through a fresh contemporary perspective.

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

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 artisan. There, the growing need to find himself and unleash his creativity emerged.
His works are sold worldwide, collaborating with galleries in Italy and Europe.
His art is widely appreciated and cannot be missing among collectors of paintings and sculptures of street art, pop art, and contemporary art.
"It’s never easy to classify one’s art; I try to convey what I see with my own eyes, my way of perceiving my surroundings, and I rework it with a design that fits well with modern times: impactful and memorable."