Santicri - Essence Control, Happiness Under Control

Santicri has participated in numerous notable international art exhibitions. Among the most significant, in 2022, it showcased its works at the prestigious Palazzo Grillo in Genoa, and in 2023, it was present at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York, thereby expanding its 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, further indicating the growing appreciation for his work. These accolades highlight Santicri's extraordinary talent and increasing visibility in the contemporary art scene.

Santicri
Mixed technique
Measurements: 90x50x15 cm
Hand-signed certificate of authenticity
Limited edition numbered 1/8

This work puts in tension both two-dimensional and three-dimensional aspects through the physical intervention of the Control device, which breaks the surface and releases a real chromatic flow. The pop pattern of the smiles, a symbol of lightness and positivity, is thus subjected to pressure and put into crisis, transforming the smile into an ambiguous and unstable signal.

The encounter between image, matter, and object creates a visual short circuit between irony and unease, where color seduces while the concept questions: is happiness truly spontaneous, or is it a regulated flow?

Insured shipping!
The package is carefully packed.

The drop is shipped separately from the faucet, to be screwed onto the faucet by hand, to ensure a safer shipment.
The fabric is mounted on a wooden frame, the tap is made of iron, the drop is resin with an iron core, frame not included.


The artist established himself in 2024 as one of the most sought-after names on Catawiki, immediately ranking after icons like 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. Recognized not only for his creative value but also as one of the most promising investments of the year.

Born in 1992 in Macerata, in the Marche region, the Italian artist pursued a career that, through studies in surveying and architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture artisan. There, he developed a growing need to find himself and unleash his creativity.
His works are sold all over the world, collaborating with galleries in Italy and Europe.
His art is widely appreciated and is a must-have among collectors of paintings and sculptures in street art, pop art, and contemporary art.
"It's never easy to classify one's art. I try to convey what my eyes see, my way of seeing what surrounds me, and I rework it with a design that fits well with modern times: impactful and memorable."