Santicri - Dèjà-vu La Gioconda

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 recognitions highlight the extraordinary talent and the increasing visibility of Santicri in the contemporary art scene.

Santicri
Mixed media
Measurements: 70x50x20 cm
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed

One-of-a-kind 1/1
Three-dimensional canvas

The artist seems to celebrate the history of art, blending the past and the present in a single work. The effect of the brush lingering on the canvas creates a sense of continuity, almost as if the artistic past is emerging through the work of the contemporary artist.
The choice to use antique paintings as subject matter adds another level of conceptual complexity to the work, suggesting a dialogue between tradition and innovation. This can lead the viewer to reflect on the meaning of art in the context of history and cultural evolution.
Ultimately, this canvas offers an intriguing and stimulating vision of contemporary art, challenging conventions and inviting the audience to explore the relationship between past and present in the artistic realm.

The canvas work is mounted on a wooden frame, the brush has been treated with acrylic paint to give the impression of a three-dimensional brushstroke.
The brush is securely attached to the canvas with screws.
The frame is not included with the canvas.

Works estimated by the auction house Setdart: €4,500/€5,000

Shipping is insured. The package is carefully wrapped,

The artist established himself in 2024 as one of the most sought-after names on Catawiki, immediately following 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 studies in surveying and architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture artisan. There arose the increasingly strong 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 sculptures of contemporary art.
"It’s never easy to classify my art; I try to convey what my eyes see, my way of seeing what surrounds me, and I reinterpret it with a design that blends well with modern times: impactful and memorable."