Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Dawn Wave
Summary
Dawn Wave is a 2022 four-colour hand-pulled screen print on 410gsm Somerset radiant white cotton with a hand-deckled bottom edge, at 57 x 57 cm. Printed by K2 Screen and hand signed, numbered, and stamped by Kai & Sunny in an edition of 75 plus 10 artist's proofs, it captures the duo's wave motif at a mid scale.
Why It Matters
Dawn Wave documents its production unusually fully—naming K2 Screen as printer and specifying 10 additional artist's proofs beyond the main edition of 75. Its four-colour build and square-ish 57 x 57 cm format make it a more intimate wave study than the large Wavy prints, with complete hand authentication.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 75 plus 10 A/Ps gives collectors two tiers to consider; A/Ps often carry a modest premium for their smaller count. Full signing, numbering, and stamping support authentication, and the named printer adds provenance clarity. Preserve the hand-deckled edge, and confirm whether an impression is a numbered edition print or an A/P.
Historical Context
Dawn Wave belongs to Kai & Sunny's 2022 output and reflects their recurring wave imagery, related in spirit to the Wavy series. The dawn theme pairs the wave motif with light and renewal, consistent with the hopeful, nature-rooted outlook that characterises the London duo's work.
FAQ
Who printed Dawn Wave?
It was printed by K2 Screen, with Kai & Sunny hand signing, numbering, and stamping each impression.
What is the edition size?
75 impressions plus 10 artist's proofs.
What are the print's dimensions?
57 x 57 cm on 410gsm Somerset radiant white cotton with a hand-deckled bottom edge.
What is an artist's proof here?
The 10 A/Ps are impressions outside the main numbered edition of 75, typically retained by the artists.
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.