Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Caught By The Nest 3
Summary
A 2013 hand-pulled two-colour screen print by the London duo Kai & Sunny, Caught By The Nest 3 renders their signature migratory line-work in black over white glitter on 100% cotton Velin Curve BFK Rives. At 80 x 120 cm unframed and issued in an edition of just five, it is a large-format, near-unique object built around the artists' recurring nest-and-flight motif.
Why It Matters
The nest series distils Kai & Sunny's central preoccupation: the pattern language of birds in movement, rendered as dense flowing contour. An edition of five puts this among their most exclusive prints, and the glitter substrate makes each impression shift under gallery light in a way flat inks cannot reproduce.
Collector Perspective
With only five in existence, this is a scarcity play first and foremost. Collectors should confirm the BFK Rives cotton stock and the black-on-white-glitter registration, and weigh whether the original oak-stained frame (95 x 136 cm) is present, since large works of this scale are costly and risky to re-frame later.
Historical Context
By 2013 Kai & Sunny had built a reputation through their Daydreaming exhibitions and collaborations, moving fluidly between commercial design and fine-art editions. The Caught By The Nest works sit within their nature-driven output of that period, extending motifs the pair had been developing across prints and installation.
FAQ
How large is the edition?
Just five impressions, making it one of Kai & Sunny's most limited screen prints.
What gives the print its texture?
It is printed in two colours, black over white glitter, on 100% cotton Velin Curve BFK Rives, so the surface catches and shifts light.
What are the dimensions?
80 x 120 cm unframed, and 95 x 136 cm when housed in its original frame.
Is the '3' part of a series?
Yes, it belongs to the artists' recurring nest-themed body of work, of which this is a numbered variant.
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.