Santicri - Essence Control Red

Santicri has participated in numerous internationally renowned art exhibitions. Among the most significant, in 2022 he showcased 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, 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 Santicri’s extraordinary talent and his ever-increasing visibility in the contemporary art scene.

Santicri
Mixed media
Dimensions: 90x50x15 cm
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
limited edition x/8
This work plays with the perception between two- and three-dimensional, transforming a static image into a living experience. The colored liquid that runs down the canvas blends perfectly with the real valve, creating the illusion that the color is truly flowing out of the canvas.

The physical inclusion of the valve and the suspended drop breaks the fourth wall of art, prompting the observer to question what is real and what is not. The effect is ironic and provocative: is it possible to control the creative flow? Can inspiration be opened and closed as if it were a faucet?

The piece fuses pop aesthetics, ready-made, and conceptual spirit, with a direct yet layered visual language. A smart mix of color, material, and concept that catches the eye and invites reflection.

Shipping is insured. The package is carefully packed,
The drop is shipped separately from the faucet, to be screwed onto the faucet (by hand), in order to ensure safer shipping.

The work is a digital painting on 350 g/m² canvas, the faucet is iron, the drop is resin with an iron core.
The frame is not included.

Shipping is insured. The package is carefully packed,
The shipped edition number is randomly 8 copies.

The artist established himself in 2024 as one of the most sought-after names on Catawiki, immediately after icons like 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 Geometra and Architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture craftsman. There he developed an 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 paintings and sculptures of street art, pop art, and contemporary art.
"It is 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 well with modern times: impactful and memorable."