Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Falling Frequency
Summary
Falling Frequency is a 2026 letterpress print hand-finished with acrylic dots, produced on 250gsm Somerset Satin White cotton at 42 x 29.7 cm. With just 12 impressions—each signed, numbered, and emboss stamped—it pairs the tactile impression of letterpress with individually applied paint, making every sheet subtly distinct.
Why It Matters
Letterpress is an unusual choice in a fine-art print program dominated by screen printing; it presses the image into the paper for a debossed, sculptural surface. Layering hand-finished acrylic dots on top introduces controlled variation across the run of 12, so no two impressions are identical.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 12 makes Falling Frequency very scarce, and the hand-finishing means condition of the raised acrylic dots is part of the appraisal. The letterpress deboss should be crisp; the satin-finish paper is more delicate than heavier screen-print stocks. Signature, numbering, and emboss anchor authentication.
Historical Context
Falling Frequency belongs to Kai & Sunny's 2026 Frequency series, sitting between Passing Frequency and Fractured Frequency. The trio revisits the wave-and-rhythm language the duo has developed since their book-based projects, here rendered through the older craft technology of letterpress rather than the silkscreen bed.
FAQ
What technique was used?
It is a letterpress print hand-finished with acrylic dots, combining a debossed impression with individually applied paint.
How many were made?
The edition is 12, each signed and numbered bottom left and emboss stamped bottom right.
Is each print identical?
No—the hand-finished acrylic dots mean each of the 12 impressions is subtly unique.
What paper is it on?
100% cotton Somerset Satin White in 250gsm weight.
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.