Santicri - Uncontained

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 took part in the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York, thereby expanding his visibility in both national and international contexts.
Santicri was recognized as one of Artmayeur’s Best-Selling Artists of 2024, on 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, further evidence of the growing appreciation for his work. These accolades highlight Santicri’s extraordinary talent and growing visibility in the contemporary art scene.
Christian Mariani aka Santicri

Technique: Resin and marble powder
Dimensions: H30 x W18 x D2 cm
Condition: new
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
Edition: silver and fuchsia

This sculpture shows how art can be born anywhere, even from the most ordinary and overlooked elements of our everyday lives. The air vent, a symbol of functionality and anonymity, becomes the outlet for an explosion of material, transforming into an unexpected work of art.

The black paint dripping down breaks the monotony of the industrial object, suggesting that creativity cannot be contained: it emerges, expands, and manifests itself in the most unexpected places. Art, therefore, is not confined to galleries or museums, but exists wherever there is the ability to see it.

The serial number may not match the one shown in the photo.

In 2024, the artist established himself as one of the most searched names on Catawiki, ranking just after icons such as Kaws and Banksy. His art stands out in an exclusive setting that includes other outstanding categories, 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 year’s most promising investments.

Born in 1992 in Macerata, in the Marche region, the Italian artist followed a path that, through studies in surveying and architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture craftsman. It was there that the increasingly strong need to find himself and give free rein to his creativity took shape.
His works are sold all over the world, and he collaborates with galleries in Italy and Europe.
His art is widely appreciated and is a must-have for collectors of street art, pop art, and contemporary art paintings and sculptures.
“It’s never easy to classify your own art. I try to convey what my eyes see, my way of looking at what surrounds me, and rework it with a design that suits modern times: impactful and memorable.”