Santicri - Sorry, I'm just a Housemaide (No reserve)

Santicri has 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 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 the extraordinary talent and the ever-increasing visibility of Santicri in the contemporary artistic scene.

Santicri
Mixed media
Dimensions: 70x50x2 cm
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
Edition of 8, limited

The work "Sorry, I’m Just a Housemaid" is a bold and provocative statement that challenges the conventional depiction associated with classic paintings.
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 "housemaid."
The choice to title the work with an apology statement, "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, reinterpreting it through a more contemporary and feminist lens.
Partial erasure could be interpreted as a pursuit of liberation from predefined roles or a declaration of personal emancipation.
Critiques could emerge regarding whether the work’s provocation risks being misunderstood or whether the act of partially erasing a historic artwork is considered an iconoclastic gesture. However, the work surely opens a discussion on gender issues, stereotypes, and the power to redefine artistic narratives through a new contemporary perspective.

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The artist established himself in 2024 as one of the most sought-after names on Catawiki, ranking immediately 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 followed a path that, between studies of a Geometer and Architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture craftsman. There lay 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 and pop art paintings and sculptures of contemporary art.
"It’s never easy to classify one’s art; I try to convey what my eyes see, my way of perceiving what surrounds me, and I rework it with a design that suits modern times: impactful and memorable."