Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Caught By The Nest 2
Summary
Caught By The Nest 2 is a 2013 Kai & Sunny hand-pulled two-colour screen print in black and silver stardust on 100% cotton Velin Cuve BFK Rives, framed in black-stained oak. Unframed the imagery is large; framed it measures 95 x 136 cm, and it was issued in an edition of only 5.
Why It Matters
This large-scale companion to Caught By The Nest pairs an ultra-limited edition of 5 with premium BFK Rives paper, silver stardust ink and integral oak framing. The combination of scale, metallic finish and single-digit rarity makes it a statement-grade work within the duo's nest-themed output.
Collector Perspective
At just 5 examples and framed to 95 x 136 cm, this is among Kai & Sunny's rarest and most substantial prints. The original black-stained oak frame is integral to presentation, and the silver stardust passages should be checked for condition. Collectors should verify the edition number and the BFK Rives substrate.
Historical Context
Produced alongside the smaller Caught By The Nest, this larger version amplifies the nest motif on fine Velin Cuve BFK Rives stock with the black-and-silver palette Kai & Sunny favored. The 2013 edition of 5 reflects the duo's practice of issuing monumental, framed works in very small numbers.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
Only 5.
How is it presented?
Framed in black-stained oak, measuring 95 x 136 cm framed.
What paper and inks were used?
A two-colour black and silver stardust screen print on 100% cotton Velin Cuve BFK Rives.
How does it relate to the first Caught By The Nest?
It is a larger, more limited companion version of the same nest imagery.
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.