Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Crossed Wave
Summary
Crossed Wave is a 2017 hand-pulled three-color screen print in black, grey and coral on 100% cotton Somerset satin 410gsm, hand-deckled by the artists. Large at 100 x 100 cm (39.4 x 39.4 inches) in an edition of just 40, it is signed, numbered and stamped, pairing restrained color with imposing scale.
Why It Matters
The combination of a meter-square format and an edition of only 40 makes Crossed Wave one of the scarcer, most impactful works in this group. Its restrained three-color palette on heavyweight 410gsm stock lets the crossed-wave composition dominate through scale and line rather than color complexity.
Collector Perspective
At 100 x 100 cm with just 40 impressions, this is a scarce statement piece. Large works demand careful framing and edge care, so intact deckled edges and clean margins are priorities. The signed, numbered, and stamped front anchors provenance, which is especially important at this low edition size.
Historical Context
Crossed Wave brings together the duo's crossing-line and wave motifs at monumental scale. Produced in 2017 on the heaviest 410gsm Somerset stock, it belongs to the run of large-format editions Kai & Sunny reserved for their most ambitious compositions.
FAQ
How limited is this edition?
Just 40 impressions at a large 100 x 100 cm scale, making it one of the scarcer works in this index.
What colors were used?
Three: black, grey and coral, a restrained palette on heavyweight 410gsm Somerset satin.
What are the dimensions?
100 x 100 cm (39.4 x 39.4 inches), a large square format.
How is it authenticated?
It is signed, numbered and stamped by the artists on the front.
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.