Santicri - Essence Control Red

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 attended 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 Catawiki platform, another sign of the growing appreciation for his work. These recognitions highlight Santicri’s extraordinary talent and his increasing visibility in the contemporary art scene.

Santicri
Mixed media
Measurements: 90x50x15 cm
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
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 drips down the canvas blends perfectly with the real valve, creating the illusion that the color is really dripping from the canvas.

The physical insertion of the valve and the suspended drop breaks the fourth wall of art, prompting the viewer 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 as if it were a faucet?

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

The shipment is insured. The package is carefully packed,
The drop is sent separately from the faucet, to be screwed onto the faucet (by hand). This is done to ensure a safer shipment.

The work is a digital painting on 350 g canvas, the faucet is made of iron, the drop is resin with an iron core.
The frame is not included.

The shipment is insured. The package is carefully packed,
The shipped edition number is randomly 8 copies.

The artist established himself in 2024 as one of the most sought-after names on Catawiki, placing himself just 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, the Marche region, the Italian artist pursued a path that, through 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 be missing among collectors of street art, pop art, and contemporary art paintings and sculptures.
"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 reshape it with a design that suits modern times: impactful and memorable."