Santicri - Essence silver

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, 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 platform Catawiki, another sign of the growing appreciation for his work. These recognitions underscore the extraordinary talent and the ever-increasing visibility of Santicri in the contemporary art scene.

Santicri
Mixed media
Dimensions: 90x50x15 cm
Certificate of authenticity - handwritten signature
Limited Edition x/8

This work plays with the perception between two-dimensional 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 really spilling from the canvas.

The physical insertion 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 like a faucet?

The work combines pop aesthetics, ready-made, and conceptual spirit, with a direct yet layered visual language. An intelligent mix of color, matter, and concept, that captures the eye and leaves room for reflection.

SHIPPING INSURED!
The package is carefully packed,
The drop is shipped separately from the faucet, to be screwed onto the faucet (by hand), to ensure a safer shipment.
The canvas is shipped already stretched on a wooden frame, the faucet is made of iron, the drop is resin with an iron core, frame not included.
The edition number shipped is random.

The artist established herself in 2024 as one of the most sought-after names on Catawiki, immediately following icons like Kaws and Banksy. Her 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 Geometer and Architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture artisan. There arose the increasingly strong need to find himself and give vent to 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, 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 harmonizes with modern times: impactful and memorable."