Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Circle
Summary
Circle is a 2018 skate deck, an eight-color silkscreen on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer in an edition of 75. Part of the duo's four-deck series with Star, Wave and Cross, it was sold as a single deck or within a set of four, reducing Kai & Sunny's vocabulary to a clean elemental symbol.
Why It Matters
Circle contributes the orbital, cyclical form that recurs across Kai & Sunny's wider catalog to the 2018 deck quartet. Full matched sets of all four are the most desirable configuration, and the eight-color silkscreen on dyed veneer lends the simple geometry a surprising depth across the shared edition of 75.
Collector Perspective
Circle is affordable individually, with the real challenge lying in completing the four-deck set in matching condition. Unridden, sealed decks with clean graphics are preferred given how readily veneer edges and wrap show wear. Confirm consistent edition marking when building the quartet.
Historical Context
The circle motif echoes works like Shifting Circle in the duo's print catalog, and here appears on skate hardware within the 2018 four-deck series. The set typifies Kai & Sunny's habit of translating their imagery into functional editions.
FAQ
Is Circle part of a series?
Yes, it belongs to the 2018 four-deck series with Star, Wave and Cross, offered singly or as a set of four.
What is the edition size?
An edition of 75, matching the other decks.
What are the deck specs?
Eight-color silkscreen on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer.
Does the circle motif appear elsewhere?
Yes, circular and orbital forms recur in the duo's prints, including the work Shifting Circle.
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.