Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Black Angels (Copper)
Summary
Black Angels (Copper) is a 2014 Kai & Sunny showprint, a hand-pulled two-colour serigraph on 100% cotton Somerset Satin 300 gsm measuring 56 x 76 cm. Signed and numbered in an edition of 100, this copper colourway was produced in connection with a show, giving it event-linked provenance.
Why It Matters
Showprints occupy a special niche—produced around a specific exhibition or event, they document a moment in an artist's exhibiting history. The copper colourway distinguishes this version within the Black Angels imagery, and the two-colour serigraph technique reflects Kai & Sunny's disciplined approach to layered, restrained palettes.
Collector Perspective
Collectors value showprints for their tie to a particular event and their typically limited runs. At 100 signed and numbered copies in the copper variant, this is a defined edition; confirming the colourway, signature, number and the Somerset Satin stock are the main checkpoints. The copper reading gives it a distinct look versus other variants.
Historical Context
In 2014 Kai & Sunny were active in exhibition contexts that produced dedicated showprints. Black Angels reflects the darker, winged motifs the duo occasionally explored, and issuing it as a copper-toned serigraph shows their attention to colourway as a defining element of an edition's identity.
FAQ
What is a showprint?
A print produced in connection with a specific exhibition or event, here the Black Angels imagery in a copper colourway.
What is the edition size?
100, signed and numbered.
What technique and paper were used?
A hand-pulled two-colour serigraph on 100% cotton Somerset Satin 300 gsm.
What are the dimensions?
56 x 76 cm (about 22 x 29.9 inches).
About the Artist
Kai & Sunny are a London-based artistic duo, Kai Clements and Sunny Todd, who met at art college and have collaborated since the late 1990s. They are known for intricate, hand-drawn line work exploring nature, patterns, and the forces of the natural world, often rendered as flowing, wind-swept compositions. Beyond fine-art prints and installations, they have built a notable design career, including celebrated collaborations with author Ben Okri and cover artwork for Penguin's editions of J.G. Ballard. Their editions are published in tightly controlled runs and have been exhibited internationally.
Collecting Kai & Sunny at Gauntlet Gallery
What Kai & Sunny works should I collect?
Their signed, numbered silkscreen editions, often featuring metallic inks, blind embossing, and hand-finished detail, are the heart of the market. Foil and layered prints in small runs are especially collectible. Gauntlet Gallery selects pieces in pristine condition with crisp embossing and complete signing.
How is authenticity handled?
Kai & Sunny editions are offered with documented studio provenance and the duo's signature and numbering. We photograph the specific piece you will receive, including signature, edition number, and any embossing, so every detail is verifiable before you buy.
What drives value?
Small edition sizes, special finishes (foil, embossing, hand-work), condition, and provenance from a documented release drive value. Sold-out, low-numbered, and specially finished editions command the strongest premiums.