Santicri - Sorry, I'm just a Housemaide

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Santicri, Sorry, I'm just a Housemaide, mixed media on canvas, 70 x 50 cm, edition 1/8, 2025, hand-signed, certificate of authenticity, shipped directly from the artist, Italy, artwork mounted on a wooden frame (frame not included).

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Santicri has participated in numerous internationally renowned art exhibitions. Among the most significant, in 2022 he exhibited his works at the prestigious Palazzo Grillo in Genoa, and in 2023 he attended 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 acknowledgments highlight the extraordinary talent and increasing visibility of Santicri in the contemporary art scene.

Santicri
Mixed media
Dimensions: 70x50x2 cm
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
Limited edition 1/8

The work "Sorry, I\'m Just a Housemaid" is a bold and provocative statement that challenges the convention associated with the traditional representation of painting.
The artist, through the use of a rag attached 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 mere status of "housemaid".
The choice to title the work with an apology, "Sorry, I\'m Just a Housemaid", adds a layer of sarcasm and self-irony, perhaps revealing a critical message about social expectations and 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.
Critics may arise regarding whether the provocation of the work risks being misunderstood or whether the act of partially erasing a historical artwork is considered an iconoclastic act. However, the work surely opens a discussion on issues of gender, stereotypes, and the power to redefine artistic narratives through a new contemporary perspective.

SHIPPING INSURED!
The package is carefully packed.
The canvas is mounted on a wooden frame; frame not included.

The artist established himself in 2024 as one of the most sought-after names on Catawiki, immediately ranking after icons such as Kaws and Banksy. His art stands out in an exclusive context that includes other excellence categories, such as Rolex, Lego, Louis Vuitton, Porsche, Eames, Macallan, Tintin, Cartier, and Pokémon. A talent recognized not only for its 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 craftsman. There arose the strong need to find himself and unleash his creativity.
His works are sold worldwide, in collaboration 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."

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 internationally renowned art exhibitions. Among the most significant, in 2022 he exhibited his works at the prestigious Palazzo Grillo in Genoa, and in 2023 he attended 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 acknowledgments highlight the extraordinary talent and increasing visibility of Santicri in the contemporary art scene.

Santicri
Mixed media
Dimensions: 70x50x2 cm
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
Limited edition 1/8

The work "Sorry, I\'m Just a Housemaid" is a bold and provocative statement that challenges the convention associated with the traditional representation of painting.
The artist, through the use of a rag attached 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 mere status of "housemaid".
The choice to title the work with an apology, "Sorry, I\'m Just a Housemaid", adds a layer of sarcasm and self-irony, perhaps revealing a critical message about social expectations and 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.
Critics may arise regarding whether the provocation of the work risks being misunderstood or whether the act of partially erasing a historical artwork is considered an iconoclastic act. However, the work surely opens a discussion on issues of gender, stereotypes, and the power to redefine artistic narratives through a new contemporary perspective.

SHIPPING INSURED!
The package is carefully packed.
The canvas is mounted on a wooden frame; frame not included.

The artist established himself in 2024 as one of the most sought-after names on Catawiki, immediately ranking after icons such as Kaws and Banksy. His art stands out in an exclusive context that includes other excellence categories, such as Rolex, Lego, Louis Vuitton, Porsche, Eames, Macallan, Tintin, Cartier, and Pokémon. A talent recognized not only for its 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 craftsman. There arose the strong need to find himself and unleash his creativity.
His works are sold worldwide, in collaboration 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."

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
Edition number
1/8
Edition
Limited edition
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Sorry, I'm just a Housemaide
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2025
Condition
Good condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
70 cm
Width
50 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Conceptual art
Period
2020+
ItalyVerified
2589
Objects sold
100%
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