Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Butterfly Effect (Blue)
Summary
Butterfly Effect (Blue) is a 2010 hand-pulled two-colour screen print by Kai & Sunny on 100% cotton Somerset Enhanced paper. Signed and numbered in an edition of 25 at 75 by 55 cm, it channels the duo's fascination with natural systems into a layered blue composition evoking flight, chance, and cascading motion.
Why It Matters
The title nods to chaos theory's idea that small movements ripple into large consequences, a recurring theme in Kai & Sunny's nature-driven work. As a signed and numbered two-colour screen print in a tight run of 25, it pairs conceptual weight with the duo's hallmark hand-pulled craftsmanship.
Collector Perspective
Being both signed and numbered adds documentation value, and the edition of 25 keeps supply genuinely limited. At 75 by 55 cm on archival Somerset stock, it is a mid-scale work that suits collectors wanting a hands-on screen print rather than the studio's larger digital giclees.
Historical Context
Produced in 2010, this print sits within Kai & Sunny's ongoing exploration of butterflies as a motif for transformation and interconnection, a subject they returned to across multiple editions. The two-colour blue treatment reflects their measured, tonal approach to colour during this period.
FAQ
Is the print signed?
Yes, Butterfly Effect (Blue) is signed and numbered by the artists.
What is the edition size?
It was released in a limited edition of 25.
How many colours were printed?
It is a hand-pulled two-colour screen print.
What does the title reference?
The title evokes the butterfly effect, the chaos-theory idea that small changes cause larger outcomes, a theme in the duo's nature work.
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.