Santicri - Essence silver

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 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 placed among the top three most searched names on the Catawiki platform, another sign of growing appreciation for his work. These recognitions highlight the extraordinary talent and the ever-growing visibility of Santicri in the contemporary artistic scene.

Santicri
Mixed media
Dimensions: 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 from the canvas merges perfectly with the real valve, creating the illusion that the color actually flows out 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 as if it were a faucet?

The work unites pop aesthetic, ready-made, and conceptual spirit, with a direct yet layered visual language. An intelligent mix of color, matter, and concept, that catches 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). thus ensuring a safer shipment.
The canvas is shipped already mounted on a wooden frame, the faucet is iron, the drop is resin with an iron core, frame not included.
The edition number will be assigned randomly based on availability at the time of shipment.

The artist established himself in 2024 as one of the most sought-after names on Catawiki, immediately 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 its creative value but also as one of the most promising investments of the year.

Born in 1992 in Macerata, Marche, the Italian artist followed a path that between studies of 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, pop art, 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 seeing what surrounds me, and I reinterpret it with a design that fits modern times: impactful and memorable."