Santicri (1992) - Handle with Care

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 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 listed among the 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 ever-increasing 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 enjoy carefree.

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

The work plays precisely on this tension: on the 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 way, becoming something more complex and less reassuring.

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Born in 1992 in Macerata, in the Marche region, the Italian artist pursued a path that took him from studies in surveying and architecture to collaborating with a craftsman specializing in resin sculptures. There, a growing need arose to find himself and give free rein to his creativity.
His works are sold all over the world, and he collaborates with galleries in Italy and across Europe. He draws inspiration from 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, Joan Mirò, Dalì, Picasso and Ai Weiwei, 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 incorporated 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 and Rolls-Royce into his artistic expression.
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 for enthusiasts of collections featuring Disney comics, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Uncle Scrooge, Tintin, comics, Cartier, Pokémon, 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: striking and memorable.”