Santicri - Melting Desire, Nike

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 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 listed among the top three most searched names on the Catawiki platform, another sign of the growing appreciation for his work. These acknowledgments highlight the extraordinary talent and the increasing visibility of Santicri in the contemporary art scene.

Technique: Resin, marble powder, steel, acrylic
Dimensions: H35 x L30 x P23 cm
Condition: new
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
Year 2024

This exclusive sculpture is produced in a very limited edition of 25 pieces, making it a unique collectible item. Each artwork is crafted with extreme artisanal care, and small imperfections should not be considered defects but the distinctive mark of the manual craftsmanship with which it was created. Unlike an industrial product, each piece bears slight variations that enhance its artistic value and uniqueness.

This sculpture captures the essence of movement and transformation through a striking fusion of hyperrealism and surrealism. The iconic sneaker, a symbol of urban culture and status, appears to liquefy, melting into a vivid red fluid that defies the rigidity of its original form.

The contrast between the shoe’s perfect structure and the base’s distortion suggests a sense of instability and metamorphosis, almost as if the object is balanced between reality and dissolution. The garish red, dripping like paint or lava, evokes energy, passion, and even a sense of loss, turning a consumer object into a work with strong visual and emotional impact.

This sculpture is not only a tribute to sneaker culture but a broader reflection on the fluidity of identity, the ephemeral value of luxury, and the relationship between objects and their context. The piece invites the viewer to question the nature of desire and the dissolution of material in an era of constant change.

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The artist established himself in 2024 as one of the most sought-after names on Catawiki, immediately ranking behind icons such as Kaws and Banksy. His 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 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 surveying and architecture studies, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture artisan. 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 widely appreciated and cannot be missing among collectors of street art and pop art paintings and contemporary art sculptures.
"It’s never easy to classify one’s art; I try to convey what my eyes see, my way of perceiving what surrounds me, and I rework it with a design that suits modern times: impactful and memorable."