Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Fire Skate Deck
Summary
This 2016 Fire deck is a standalone Kai & Sunny skateboard on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer, 8.25 inches wide and roughly 80 x 20 cm, issued signed in a tightly limited edition of 10. It applies the duo's fire motif to a functional board in a far smaller run than the colette collaboration decks.
Why It Matters
An edition of just 10 makes this Fire deck one of the scarcest formats Kai & Sunny released. The slightly wider 8.25-inch face and the standalone nature separate it from the 100-set colette version, marking it as a distinct, more exclusive object for serious collectors of the duo's skate work.
Collector Perspective
At only 10 examples, availability is minimal and each copy is meaningful. Collectors should verify the signature and the condition of the dyed veneer, and note the 8.25-inch width, which distinguishes this from the wider colette-series edition. Its rarity makes provenance and condition especially important.
Historical Context
Kai & Sunny's fire imagery recurs across their element-themed work of the mid-2010s. This ultra-limited 2016 deck reflects the artists' willingness to issue tiny, signed editions on skate hardware—treating the board as a legitimate art object rather than mass merchandise.
FAQ
How many Fire decks were made in this edition?
Just 10, each signed.
How does this differ from the colette Fire deck?
This standalone edition is far smaller (10 vs. 100 sets) and slightly wider at 8.25 inches.
What is it made of?
Featherlight 3 dyed veneer, roughly 80 x 20 cm.
Is it signed?
Yes, the edition was issued signed.
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.