Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Flower 1
Summary
Flower 1 (2011) is a large single-colour Kai & Sunny screen print on 100% cotton Somerset Tub Sized Satin, framed in oak stained black at 120 x 170 cm, unframed at 102.5 x 152.4 cm, in an edition of three. Part of a numbered Flower suite, it presents a single floral form built entirely from the duo's flowing contour line.
Why It Matters
As the first in a matched trio of large single-colour flower prints, Flower 1 anchors one of Kai & Sunny's most cohesive botanical statements. The single-colour approach and exhibition scale foreground pure line, and an edition of three makes it a rarefied large-format work.
Collector Perspective
Three impressions at over 1.5 metres put this at the top of the duo's scarcity range. Collectors drawn to the series often seek Flower 1, 2 and 3 together as a matched set. The integral oak-stained frame and clean single-colour surface are the primary condition considerations.
Historical Context
Flower 1 is part of Kai & Sunny's 2011 large-format flower suite on Somerset Satin, a body of work that translated their line-based aesthetic into monumental botanical forms during their most prolific nature period.
FAQ
Is this part of a set?
Yes — it is the first of a trio of large single-colour flower prints.
What is the edition size?
Three impressions.
How large is it?
102.5 x 152.4 cm unframed, 120 x 170 cm framed.
How many colours are used?
One, printed on 100% cotton Somerset Tub Sized Satin.
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.