Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Country Tune - South
Summary
Country Tune - South is a 2010 hand-pulled screen print by Kai & Sunny, produced as a single-colour edition on 300 gsm Somerset Satin cotton paper. Presented framed in black-stained oak at 57 by 76 cm, it distills the duo's signature line-based abstraction into a restrained monochrome study of rhythm and movement.
Why It Matters
Executed as a spare one-colour screen print, this work shows Kai & Sunny's discipline at its purest, relying on line density rather than colour to carry the image. Issued in an edition of just 30 on premium Somerset stock, it represents the accessible screen-print tier of a practice better known for large hand-finished giclees.
Collector Perspective
With only 30 impressions, this sits among the more attainable Kai & Sunny works while retaining full studio production values: hand-pulled ink, archival cotton paper, and studio framing in oak. Collectors drawn to minimalist, monochrome abstraction may find it a considered entry point into the duo's editioned output.
Historical Context
Dated 2010, Country Tune - South belongs to the period when Kai & Sunny were consolidating their reputation for hypnotic linework and nature-inspired abstraction. The single-colour screen-print format reflects the print-craft roots the London duo carried from their commercial design background into fine-art editions.
FAQ
How large is the edition?
Country Tune - South was released in an edition of 30 impressions.
What medium and paper were used?
It is a hand-pulled one-colour screen print on 100% cotton Somerset Satin 300 gsm paper.
How is the work presented?
It comes framed in black-stained oak, measuring 57 by 76 cm framed.
What is the visual character of the piece?
A single-colour, line-driven abstraction typical of Kai & Sunny's restrained monochrome studies.
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.