Santicri (1992) - Handle with Care

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lot/santicri 1992 handle with care P2t84Lq 633001896

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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 was present at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York, thus 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 platform Catawiki, 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 art scene. Technique: Resin and marble powder Dimensions: H13 x L15 x P13 cm Condition: new Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed Edition: limited edition 100ex A simple, recognizable figure is transformed into something different. The teddy bear, a symbol of affection and protection, keeps its shape but loses its function: it is no longer something to touch or to live with lightly. The surface completely changes the perception of the piece. What from a distance appears familiar, up close becomes more distant, almost inaccessible. A direct contrast is thus created between what we know and what we see. The work plays precisely on this tension: on one side it attracts, on the other it keeps at a distance. In this way, an image linked to childhood is reread in a contemporary key, becoming something more complex and less reassuring. INSURED SHIPPING! The serial number may not correspond to the one in the photo. Born in 1992 in Macerata, Marche, the Italian artist pursued a path that, between studies in Geometer and Architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture artisan. There arose the increasingly strong need to find himself and give free rein to his creativity. His works are sold worldwide, collaborating with galleries in Italy and 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 Miró, Dalí, Picasso and Ai Weiwei, Joseph Klibansky, Kees Verkaede, 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. Sometimes he has incorporated brands into his artistic expressions such as Gucci, Prada, Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Streetart, Art, Ysl, Puma, Rolex, Swatch, Omega, Seiko, Breitling, Montblanc, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Chanel, Christian Dior, Céline, Fendi, Air Jordan, Balenciaga, Valentino, Lego, Versace, Supreme, Mercedes, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Rolls Royce. His art is widely appreciated and cannot be missing among collectors of paintings and sculptures of street art, pop art, contemporary art as well as enthusiasts of comic book collections such as Disney, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Uncle Scrooge, Tintin, comics, Cartier, Pokémon, models, Zippo, Kartell, Eames, Vitra, Artemide, Artifort, Star Wars, Nintendo, gold and diamonds. "It’s never easy to classify one’s own art; I try to convey what my eyes see, my way of looking at what surrounds me, and I rework it with a design that fits well with modern times: impactful and memorable."

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