Santicri (1992) - Handle with Care






Holds a master's degree in film and visual arts; experienced curator, writer, and researcher.
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Santicri from Italy creates a resin sculpture titled “Handle with Care” (2026), a limited edition of 100 pieces, hand-signed, with dimensions 18 cm wide, 20 cm high and 9 cm deep, in good condition.
Description from the seller
Santicri has participated in numerous art exhibitions of international repute. Among the most significant, in 2022 he showcased 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 the growing appreciation for his work. These accolades highlight the extraordinary talent and the increasing visibility of Santicri in the contemporary art scene.
Technique: Resin and marble dust
Dimensions: H13 x L15 x D13 cm
Condition: new
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
Edition: limited edition 100ex
A simple, recognizable figure is transformed into something different. The teddy bear, a symbol of affection and protection, keeps its shape but loses its function: it is no longer something to touch or to live with lightly.
The surface completely changes the perception of the work. What from a distance seems familiar, up close becomes more distant, almost inaccessible. Thus a direct contrast is created between what we know and what we see.
The work plays precisely on this tension: on one side it attracts, on the other it keeps at a distance. In this way, a childhood-related image is reinterpreted in a contemporary key, becoming something more complex and less reassuring.
INSURED SHIPMENT!
The serial number may not correspond to the one in the photo.
Born in 1992 in Macerata, Marche, the Italian artist pursued a path that, between studies in Geometra and Architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture artisan. There arose an ever-stronger need to find himself and unleash his creativity.
His works are sold worldwide, collaborating with galleries in Italy and Europe. Inspired by great masters such as Banksy, Shepard Fairey Obey, Basquiat, Keith Haring, KAWS, Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Damien Hirst, Georgia O’Keeffe, Brook Andrew, Jeff Koons, Nicolas Party, Orlinski, Mr Brainwash, Space Invader, Warhol, Dillon Boy, Tracey Emin art, Joan Miró, Dalí, Picasso and Ai Weiwei, Joseph Klibansky, Kees Verkeer de, Herman Brood, Bram Bogart, Ton Schulten, Marlene Dumas, Jan Schoonhoven, Roger Raveel, Nic Jonk, Chris Berens, Lucebert, Lita Cabellut, Bram Bogart, Marianne Houtkamp, Piero Gilardi, Vinicio Berti, Roberto Miniati, Nunziante, Rabarama, Panamarenko, Guy Vandenbranden, Jan Fabre, Corneille, Jan Desmarets, César, Arman, Robert Combas, Michel Macréau and Pierre Soulages.
At times he has used brands such as Gucci, Prada, Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Streetart, Art, YSL, Puma, Rolex, Swatch, Omega, Seiko, Breitling, Montblanc, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Chanel, Christian Dior, Celine, Fendi, Air Jordan, Balenciaga, Valentino, Lego, Versace, Supreme, Mercedes, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Rolls-Royce.
His art is widely appreciated and cannot be missing among collectors of paintings and sculptures of street art, pop art, contemporary art, as well as enthusiasts of comic book collections such as Disney, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Scrooge McDuck, Tintin, comics, Cartier, Pokémon, models, Zippo, Kartell, Eames, Vitra, Artemide, Artifort, Star Wars, Nintendo, gold and diamonds.
"It is never easy to classify one’s own 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 well with modern times: impactful and memorable."
Seller's Story
Santicri has participated in numerous art exhibitions of international repute. Among the most significant, in 2022 he showcased 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 the growing appreciation for his work. These accolades highlight the extraordinary talent and the increasing visibility of Santicri in the contemporary art scene.
Technique: Resin and marble dust
Dimensions: H13 x L15 x D13 cm
Condition: new
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
Edition: limited edition 100ex
A simple, recognizable figure is transformed into something different. The teddy bear, a symbol of affection and protection, keeps its shape but loses its function: it is no longer something to touch or to live with lightly.
The surface completely changes the perception of the work. What from a distance seems familiar, up close becomes more distant, almost inaccessible. Thus a direct contrast is created between what we know and what we see.
The work plays precisely on this tension: on one side it attracts, on the other it keeps at a distance. In this way, a childhood-related image is reinterpreted in a contemporary key, becoming something more complex and less reassuring.
INSURED SHIPMENT!
The serial number may not correspond to the one in the photo.
Born in 1992 in Macerata, Marche, the Italian artist pursued a path that, between studies in Geometra and Architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture artisan. There arose an ever-stronger need to find himself and unleash his creativity.
His works are sold worldwide, collaborating with galleries in Italy and Europe. Inspired by great masters such as Banksy, Shepard Fairey Obey, Basquiat, Keith Haring, KAWS, Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Damien Hirst, Georgia O’Keeffe, Brook Andrew, Jeff Koons, Nicolas Party, Orlinski, Mr Brainwash, Space Invader, Warhol, Dillon Boy, Tracey Emin art, Joan Miró, Dalí, Picasso and Ai Weiwei, Joseph Klibansky, Kees Verkeer de, Herman Brood, Bram Bogart, Ton Schulten, Marlene Dumas, Jan Schoonhoven, Roger Raveel, Nic Jonk, Chris Berens, Lucebert, Lita Cabellut, Bram Bogart, Marianne Houtkamp, Piero Gilardi, Vinicio Berti, Roberto Miniati, Nunziante, Rabarama, Panamarenko, Guy Vandenbranden, Jan Fabre, Corneille, Jan Desmarets, César, Arman, Robert Combas, Michel Macréau and Pierre Soulages.
At times he has used brands such as Gucci, Prada, Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Streetart, Art, YSL, Puma, Rolex, Swatch, Omega, Seiko, Breitling, Montblanc, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Chanel, Christian Dior, Celine, Fendi, Air Jordan, Balenciaga, Valentino, Lego, Versace, Supreme, Mercedes, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Rolls-Royce.
His art is widely appreciated and cannot be missing among collectors of paintings and sculptures of street art, pop art, contemporary art, as well as enthusiasts of comic book collections such as Disney, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Scrooge McDuck, Tintin, comics, Cartier, Pokémon, models, Zippo, Kartell, Eames, Vitra, Artemide, Artifort, Star Wars, Nintendo, gold and diamonds.
"It is never easy to classify one’s own 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 well with modern times: impactful and memorable."
