Santicri - Scar of Time, Smile

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Scar of Time, Smile by Santicri is a unique 1/1 mixed-media conceptual artwork (2025), 70 x 50 cm, multicolour, signed by hand, produced in Italy and sold directly by the artist, in excellent condition.

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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 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, a further sign of the growing appreciation for his work. These recognitions highlight the extraordinary talent and the increasing visibility of Santicri in the contemporary art scene.

Santicri
Mixed media
Dimensions: 70x50x2 cm
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
Unique piece 1/1

Up high, near the point where art caught fire, there emerge signs of a troubled past. The work reminds us that art is vulnerable, subject to time and events. This canvas, scorched by the flame that brushed it, becomes a reflection on the duration of art and its power to overcome even the most difficult moments.
While the original work was lost, this distorted representation urges us to reflect on the indelibility of art and its persistent beauty. Art is not only blemish-free beauty, but also history, struggle, and resilience.
The artist teaches us that art can emerge from defeats and destiny’s blows, rising again with a new story to tell.

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The artist established himself in 2024 as one of the most sought-after names on Catawiki, ranking immediately 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 followed a path that, between studies in Surveying and Architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture artisan. There arose the 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 miss among collectors of street art and sculpture, 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 seeing what surrounds me, and I rework it with a design that blends well with modern times: impactful and memorable."

Seller's Story

Communicating through a work goes beyond the message: it is the very heart of art. My works move between social messages and pure pop, often with a touch of irony. I try to reinterpret what surrounds me with a contemporary, impactful, and memorable visual language. Beauty, for me, is a bridge between people. In my works I seek to capture that sense of connection and recognition that comes from the harmony hidden in forms. Resin is today the material I prefer: it allows me to experiment, to fuse design and sculpture, to explore new aesthetic possibilities. This ongoing research pushes me beyond my comfort zone, keeping creative curiosity alive. I create to give shape to an inner impulse, to make visible what usually remains invisible: time, work, and experience that give meaning to our journey.
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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 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, a further sign of the growing appreciation for his work. These recognitions highlight the extraordinary talent and the increasing visibility of Santicri in the contemporary art scene.

Santicri
Mixed media
Dimensions: 70x50x2 cm
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
Unique piece 1/1

Up high, near the point where art caught fire, there emerge signs of a troubled past. The work reminds us that art is vulnerable, subject to time and events. This canvas, scorched by the flame that brushed it, becomes a reflection on the duration of art and its power to overcome even the most difficult moments.
While the original work was lost, this distorted representation urges us to reflect on the indelibility of art and its persistent beauty. Art is not only blemish-free beauty, but also history, struggle, and resilience.
The artist teaches us that art can emerge from defeats and destiny’s blows, rising again with a new story to tell.

SHIPPING INSURED!
The package is carefully packed,

The artist established himself in 2024 as one of the most sought-after names on Catawiki, ranking immediately 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 followed a path that, between studies in Surveying and Architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture artisan. There arose the 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 miss among collectors of street art and sculpture, 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 seeing what surrounds me, and I rework it with a design that blends well with modern times: impactful and memorable."

Seller's Story

Communicating through a work goes beyond the message: it is the very heart of art. My works move between social messages and pure pop, often with a touch of irony. I try to reinterpret what surrounds me with a contemporary, impactful, and memorable visual language. Beauty, for me, is a bridge between people. In my works I seek to capture that sense of connection and recognition that comes from the harmony hidden in forms. Resin is today the material I prefer: it allows me to experiment, to fuse design and sculpture, to explore new aesthetic possibilities. This ongoing research pushes me beyond my comfort zone, keeping creative curiosity alive. I create to give shape to an inner impulse, to make visible what usually remains invisible: time, work, and experience that give meaning to our journey.
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Details

Artist
Santicri
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Scar of Time, Smile
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
70 cm
Width
50 cm
Style
Conceptual art
Period
2020+
ItalyVerified
2568
Objects sold
100%
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