Santicri - Sorry, I'm just a Housemaide

Santicri has participated in numerous art exhibitions of international renown. 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 Catawiki platform, another sign of growing appreciation for his work. These accolades highlight the extraordinary talent and the ever-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, 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 "the cleaning woman." The choice to title the work with a statement of 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, reevaluating it through a more contemporary and feminist lens.
Partial erasure could be interpreted as a search for liberation from predefined roles or a declaration of personal emancipation.
Critiques might arise regarding whether the provocation of the work risks being misunderstood or whether the act of partially erasing a historic artwork is considered an iconoclastic act. However, the work certainly opens a discussion on gender issues, stereotypes, and the power to redefine artistic narratives through a new contemporary gaze.

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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, Marche, the Italian artist pursued a path that, between studies in surveying and architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture artisan. There arose the 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 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 perceiving what surrounds me, and I reinterpret it with a design that fits modern times: impactful and memorable."