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 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 platform Catawiki, another sign of the growing appreciation for his work. These accolades highlight his extraordinary talent and the ever-increasing visibility of Santicri in the contemporary art scene.

Santicri
Mixed media
Dimensions: 70x50x2 cm
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
Limited edition 1/8

The work "Sorry, I'm Just a Housemaid" is a bold and provocative statement that challenges the convention associated with the traditional depiction of the painting. The artist, through the use of a rag attached 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 “housekeeping woman” status. The choice to title the work with an apologetic declaration, "Sorry, I'm Just a Housemaid", adds a layer of sarcasm and self-irony, perhaps revealing a critical message about societal 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, reconsidering it 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. Critiques could arise about whether the provocation of the work risks being misunderstood or whether the act of partially erasing a historical artwork is considered an act of iconoclasm. However, the work undoubtedly opens a discussion on gender issues, stereotypes, and the power to redefine artistic narratives through a new contemporary perspective.
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The artist established himself in 2024 as one of the most sought-after names on Catawiki, placing himself just 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 studies in Surveying and Architecture, led him to collaborate with a sculptor artisan in resin. There emerged a growing need to discover 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 sculpture, pop art, and contemporary art.
"It is never easy to classify your 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 modern times: impactful and memorable."