Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Endless Wave
Summary
Endless Wave is a 2016 hand-pulled six-color screen print in black, blue, gold, aqua, red and pink on 100% cotton Somerset satin 410gsm, hand-deckled by the artists. Large at 100 x 100 cm (39.37 x 39.37 inches) in an edition of just 40, it renders the duo's signature wave motif at monumental scale.
Why It Matters
As one of the earliest works in this index, Endless Wave shows Kai & Sunny's wave language already fully developed at large scale. The six-color palette including gold adds warmth and depth, and with only 40 impressions at a meter square, it stands among the scarcer and more ambitious early editions.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 40 at 100 x 100 cm places this firmly in scarce, statement-piece territory. The inclusion of gold ink adds a subtle metallic dimension best judged in person. Large-format care applies: preserve the deckled edge and margins, and verify the numbering given the small run.
Historical Context
Dated 2016, Endless Wave is among the earlier pieces in this group and demonstrates the duo's established wave motif on their heaviest Somerset stock. It anchors the recurring wave theme that runs through later works like Wave Blend and Crossed Wave.
FAQ
How old is this print relative to the others?
At 2016 it is one of the earliest works in this index, showing the duo's wave motif fully developed.
How limited is the edition?
An edition of 40 at a large 100 x 100 cm scale.
What colors were used?
Six: black, blue, gold, aqua, red and pink, on 100% cotton Somerset satin 410gsm.
How does it relate to other wave works?
It anchors the recurring wave theme seen in later pieces like Wave Blend and Crossed Wave.
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.