Santicri (1992) - Fucking World

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.

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Technique: RESIN and Marble Powder
Dimensions: H37 x L12 x P12 cm
Condition: new
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
Edition: Open edition

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The sculpture is a combination of symbolism and irony; it captures the viewer's attention and invites reflection on various levels of meaning.

First of all, the gesture of the raised hand with the middle finger lifted is universally recognized as a sign of defiance or rebellion, a bold way to send a strong and unequivocal message. Here, this gesture is amplified by the fact that the hand supports the world itself, suggesting a kind of rejection or critique of the world as it is. It is a visual interpretation of the frustration or dissent toward aspects of our contemporary world.

The use of this sculpture to represent the world itself, with the planet Earth resting on the middle finger, adds another layer of meaning. It could be interpreted as a critique of global challenges and socio-political tensions we face, or as a wake-up call about the fragility of our planet. The hand, in this context, takes on a role of responsibility and power, almost as if the artist is saying that the solution to these problems is in our hands.

In its audacity and provocation, this sculpture offers a prompt for discussion and reflection on the contemporary world, the challenges we face, and our role in shaping it. It is a work of art that can generate a wide range of reactions and discussions, just as many contemporary artworks seek to do.

Born in 1992 in Macerata, Marche, the Italian artist pursued a path that, through studies in surveying 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 worldwide, collaborating with galleries in Italy and Europe.

His art is widely appreciated and is a staple among collectors of street art paintings and sculptures, pop art, and contemporary art.

"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 fits modern times: impactful and memorable."