Santicri - Fucking World

Santicri has participated in numerous art exhibitions of international renown. 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, 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: gold 100ex

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

First, the gesture of the raised hand with the middle finger raised 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 form of rejection or critique of the world as it is. It is a visual interpretation of frustration or dissent toward aspects of our contemporary world.

The use of this sculpture to represent the world itself, with the 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 planet's fragility. The hand, in this context, assumes a role of responsibility and power, almost as if the artist is saying that the solution to these problems lies 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.
The serial number may not correspond to the one in the photo.

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, the growing need to find himself and unleash his creativity was born.

His works are sold all over the world, collaborating with galleries in Italy and Europe.

His art is widely appreciated and cannot be missing from among collectors of street art paintings and sculptures, pop art, and contemporary art.

"It's 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."