Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Flower (2017)
Summary
Flower (2017) is a hand-pulled two-color screen print in black and silver stardust on 100% cotton Somerset satin 410gsm, with a deckled edge. Large at 100 x 100 cm (39.37 x 39.37 inches) in an edition of just 50, it is signed and numbered, pairing a minimal palette with a metallic silver stardust finish.
Why It Matters
The silver stardust ink is a distinctive material choice that sets Flower apart within the duo's catalog, adding a reflective, textural quality no flat ink can match. Combined with a meter-square format and an edition of only 50, the metallic treatment gives this piece both scarcity and a unique in-person presence.
Collector Perspective
Metallic inks photograph poorly and reward in-person viewing, so the stardust finish is best assessed firsthand. At 50 impressions and 100 x 100 cm, this is a scarce large-format work where framing and surface care matter. Confirm signature and numbering, and inspect the metallic layer for consistency.
Historical Context
Floral imagery recurs in Kai & Sunny's nature-rooted practice and later in the 2021 OBEY Flower Diamond collaboration. This 2017 Flower predates that release and stands apart through its two-color black-and-silver-stardust treatment on heavyweight Somerset stock.
FAQ
What makes this print distinctive?
Its two-color palette of black and silver stardust ink, a metallic finish that rewards in-person viewing.
How limited is the edition?
An edition of 50 at a large 100 x 100 cm scale.
What are the dimensions?
100 x 100 cm (39.37 x 39.37 inches), on 100% cotton Somerset satin 410gsm.
Is it related to the OBEY Flower Diamond?
They share a floral theme, but this 2017 Flower is a distinct solo work predating the 2021 OBEY collaboration.
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.