Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Broken Flower - Love Me, Love Me Not
Summary
Broken Flower - Love Me, Love Me Not (2012) is a Kai & Sunny screen print released for Valentine's Day in a signed and numbered edition of 60. Hand-pulled in two colours — white glitter and black — on 100% cotton Somerset Satin White 300gsm at 76 x 57 cm, it turns the duo's floral line-work toward the plucked-petal ritual of the title.
Why It Matters
The Valentine's release and the smaller edition of 60 give this print a specific occasion and a tighter scarcity than the duo's standard editions of 100. The 'Love Me, Love Me Not' conceit adds a narrative layer uncommon in Kai & Sunny's more abstract botanical work, making it a thematically distinctive piece.
Collector Perspective
At 60 numbered impressions it sits between the duo's common 100-editions and their rare large formats — scarcer than most of their mid-size prints. The seasonal theme gives it niche gifting appeal. Confirm the pencil signature and number, and check the glitter layer and white stock for handling marks.
Historical Context
Timed to Valentine's Day 2012, this print reflects Kai & Sunny's practice of issuing occasion-specific editions alongside their exhibition work. It fits squarely within the flower series they were developing that year, given a romantic thematic twist through the petal-plucking title.
FAQ
Why was it released?
It was issued for Valentine's Day, hence the 'Love Me, Love Me Not' theme.
What is the edition size?
Signed and numbered, limited to 60.
How is it printed?
Two-colour hand-pulled screen print in white glitter and black on 300gsm Somerset Satin.
How does it differ from other flower prints?
Its smaller edition of 60 and Valentine's narrative set it apart from the standard editions of 100.
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.