Santicri - Sorry, I'm just a Housemaide

Santicri has participated in numerous art exhibitions of international repute. Among the most significant, 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, thus expanding his visibility in contexts both national and international. 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 ever greater visibility of Santicri in the contemporary art scene.

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

The artwork "Sorry, I'm Just a Housemaid" is a bold and provocative statement that challenges the conventional association with the traditional depiction of the painting. Through the use of a rag attached and partial erasure of the work, the artist seems to comment on the stereotyped role of women in domestic dynamics and the degradation of the female figure to mere status of "the cleaning lady." The choice of titling 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 social expectations and the perceptions of inferiority imposed on women. The presence of the rag as a tool of erasure suggests a rebellion against the static nature of the iconic painting, reconsidering it through a more contemporary and feminist lens. The partial erasure could be interpreted as a pursuit of liberation from predefined roles or a declaration of personal emancipation. Critics might question whether the provocativeness of the work risks being misunderstood or whether the act of partially erasing a historic artwork is considered an iconoclastic gesture. However, the work certainly opens a discussion on issues of gender, stereotypes, and the power to redefine artistic narratives through a new contemporary gaze.

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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 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 Geometer and Architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture artisan. There arose the growing need to find himself and unleash his creativity. His works are sold all over the world, 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, contemporary art.
"It is never easy to classify one’s own art; I try to convey what my eyes see, my way of looking at what surrounds me, and I rework it with a design that fits well with modern times: impactful and memorable."