Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Flower 3
Summary
Flower # 3 (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. The final work in the duo's Flower trio, it closes the series with a distinct floral form built from pure contour line.
Why It Matters
As the concluding piece of the matched trio, Flower # 3 is essential to collectors seeking the complete Kai & Sunny flower suite. Its exhibition scale and edition of three place it firmly among the duo's rarest large-format botanical works.
Collector Perspective
Three impressions at over 1.5 metres make this a scarcity-driven acquisition, most valued when it completes the Flower 1–3 set. As with its companions, the single-colour surface and the integral oak-stained frame are the primary condition and value considerations.
Historical Context
Flower # 3 is part of Kai & Sunny's 2011 large-format flower suite on Somerset Satin, the culmination of their monumental botanical line-work from the duo's most prolific nature period.
FAQ
Where does it fall in the series?
It is the third and final work in the matched flower trio.
What is the edition size?
Three impressions.
How large is the print?
102.5 x 152.4 cm unframed, 120 x 170 cm framed in oak stained black.
How many colours are used?
One, 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.