Santicri - Sorry, I'm just a Housemaide

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, thus 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 accolades highlight the extraordinary talent and the ever-increasing visibility of Santicri in the contemporary art scene.

Santicri
Mixed media
Measurements: 70x50x2 cm
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
Limited edition 2/8

The work "Sorry, I\'m Just a Housemaid" is a bold and provocative statement that challenges the convention associated with the traditional representation of the painting. The artist, through the use of a rag glued on 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 the mere status of a "housemaid". The choice to title the work with an apologetic declaration, "Sorry, I\'m Just a Housemaid", adds a layer of irony and self-irony, perhaps revealing a critical message toward social 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 static nature of the iconic painting, reconsidering it through a more contemporary and feminist lens.
Partial erasure could be interpreted as a search for liberation from predefined roles or a statement of personal emancipation. Critiques may arise regarding whether the provocation of the work risks being misunderstood or whether the act of partially erasing a historic artwork is considered an iconoclastic act. However, the work undoubtedly opens a discussion on issues of gender, 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, 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 surveying and architecture, led him to collaborate with an artisan who makes resin sculptures. There arose the ever-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 missed among collectors of street art paintings and sculptures, pop art, and contemporary art.
"It is never easy to classify one\'s own art; I try to convey what my eyes see, my way of perceiving what surrounds me, and I reinterpret it with a design that blends well with modern times: impactful and memorable."