Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Cross
Summary
Cross is a 2018 skate deck, an eight-color silkscreen on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer in an edition of 75. The fourth design in the duo's coordinated series with Star, Wave and Circle, it was available as a single deck or as part of a set of four rendered on skate hardware.
Why It Matters
Cross completes the elemental four-symbol logic of the 2018 deck series. Because the quartet was designed to read together, a full matched set of Star, Wave, Circle and Cross is the collector's goal, and the eight-color silkscreen gives even this simplest form real production quality across the edition of 75.
Collector Perspective
As with its companions, Cross is accessible alone but most valued as part of a complete quartet. Sealed, unridden decks with intact graphics are preferred, since dyed veneer and factory wrap wear easily. Collectors should verify edition consistency across all four to keep the set coherent.
Historical Context
Cross rounds out Kai & Sunny's 2018 four-symbol deck series, part of the duo's ongoing practice of extending their imagery onto skate-culture objects. The four designs were conceived as a unified set of elemental marks.
FAQ
Is Cross part of a series?
Yes, it is the fourth deck in the 2018 series with Star, Wave and Circle, offered singly or as a set of four.
What is the edition size?
An edition of 75, matching the rest of the series.
What are the deck specs?
Eight-color silkscreen on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer.
What is the ideal configuration?
A complete matched set of all four designs in intact, unridden condition.
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.