Santicri - Scar of Time, Smile

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Santicri presents Scar of Time, Smile, a mixed‑media artwork in 70 by 50 cm, an original 1/1 edition, signed by hand and dated 2025, produced in Italy and sold directly by the artist in excellent condition with multicolour tones.

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Santicri 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 was present at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York, thus expanding his visibility in contexts both national and international.
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 included among the top three most searched names on the platform Catawiki, another sign of growing appreciation for his work. These recognitions highlight the extraordinary talent and the ever-greater visibility of Santicri in the contemporary art scene.

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

In the upper area, near the point where art caught fire, signs of a troubled past emerge. The work reminds us that art is vulnerable, subject to time and events. This canvas, marked by the flame that brushed it, becomes a reflection on the durability of art and its power to overcome even the most difficult moments.
While the original work was lost, this twisted representation pushes us to reflect on the indelibility of art and its persistent beauty. Art is not only harmless beauty, but also history, struggle, and resilience.
The artist teaches us that art can emerge from defeats and the blows of fate, rising again with a new story to tell.

INSURED SHIPMENT!.
The package is carefully packed,

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 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 growing 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 missing among collectors of street art paintings and sculptures, 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 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 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 was present at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York, thus expanding his visibility in contexts both national and international.
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 included among the top three most searched names on the platform Catawiki, another sign of growing appreciation for his work. These recognitions highlight the extraordinary talent and the ever-greater visibility of Santicri in the contemporary art scene.

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

In the upper area, near the point where art caught fire, signs of a troubled past emerge. The work reminds us that art is vulnerable, subject to time and events. This canvas, marked by the flame that brushed it, becomes a reflection on the durability of art and its power to overcome even the most difficult moments.
While the original work was lost, this twisted representation pushes us to reflect on the indelibility of art and its persistent beauty. Art is not only harmless beauty, but also history, struggle, and resilience.
The artist teaches us that art can emerge from defeats and the blows of fate, rising again with a new story to tell.

INSURED SHIPMENT!.
The package is carefully packed,

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 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 growing 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 missing among collectors of street art paintings and sculptures, 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 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
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
2650
Objects sold
100%
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