Santicri (1992) - Handle with Care

Santicri has participated in numerous internationally acclaimed art exhibitions. Among the most notable, 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, expanding his visibility both nationally and internationally.
Santicri was recognized as one of Artmayeur’s Best-Selling Artists of 2024, on one of the most renowned platforms in the art world. That same year, he was also ranked among the three most searched-for names on the Catawiki platform, further reflecting the growing appreciation for his work. These honors highlight Santicri’s extraordinary talent and growing visibility in the contemporary art scene.

Technique: Resin and marble powder
Dimensions: H13 x W15 x D13 cm
Condition: new
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
Edition: limited edition of 100 copies

A simple, recognizable figure is transformed into something different. The teddy bear, a symbol of affection and protection, retains its shape but loses its function: it is no longer something to touch or engage with carelessly.

The surface completely changes how the work is perceived. What looks familiar from a distance becomes more remote, almost inaccessible, up close. This creates a direct contrast between what we know and what we see.

The work plays precisely on this tension: on one hand it attracts, on the other it keeps us at a distance. In this way, an image associated with childhood is reinterpreted in a contemporary light, becoming something more complex and less reassuring.

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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 an artisan specializing in resin sculptures. There, the increasingly strong need to find himself and give free rein to his creativity was born.
His works are sold all over the world, and he collaborates with galleries in Italy and across 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 Mirò, Dalì, Picasso and Ai Weiwe, Joseph Klibansky, Kees Verkade, 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, Arte, 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 in his artistic expressions.
His art is widely appreciated and is a must-have for collectors of street art, pop art and contemporary art paintings and sculptures, as well as enthusiasts of collections of Disney comics, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Uncle Scrooge, Tintin, comics, cartier, pokèmon, scale 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 seeing what surrounds me, and rework it with a design that fits well with modern times: impactful and memorable.”