Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Curved By Tension
Summary
Curved By Tension is a 2017 hand-pulled five-color screen print on 100% cotton Somerset satin 310gsm, hand-deckled by the artists. Square at 57 x 57 cm (22.5 x 22.5 inches) in an edition of 100, it is signed, numbered and stamped, its title evoking the taut, force-shaped linework at the heart of the composition.
Why It Matters
The title captures a core idea in Kai & Sunny's practice: line and form shaped by unseen forces. Curved By Tension renders that concept in their standard 57 x 57 cm square with a clean five-color build, making it a clear example of the duo's 2017 print language on premium Somerset stock.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 100 in a display-friendly square keeps this within an accessible collecting range. Value hinges on condition, registration quality, and an intact deckled edge. The signed, numbered, and stamped front provides the standard provenance trail collectors should verify before acquiring.
Historical Context
Tension, force, and directional energy recur throughout Kai & Sunny's output, from Downward Force to Rise And Fall. Curved By Tension (2017) is an earlier expression of that thematic thread, produced on the Somerset satin the duo consistently used for their square editions.
FAQ
What does the title refer to?
It evokes line and form shaped by tension and force, a recurring concept in Kai & Sunny's work.
What is the edition size?
An edition of 100, signed, numbered and stamped.
How many colors?
Five colors, hand-pulled on 100% cotton Somerset satin 310gsm.
What are the dimensions?
57 x 57 cm (22.5 x 22.5 inches).
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.