Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Future Wave
Summary
Future Wave is a hand-pulled six-color screen print from 2021, printed on 100% cotton Somerset radiant white 410gsm at 74 x 74 cm (29 x 29 inches). Signed lower left and stamped lower right with a hand-deckled bottom edge, it distills Kai & Sunny's signature interest in layered, wind-like linear motion into a substantial square format.
Why It Matters
The heavyweight 410gsm cotton stock and six-color build place this among the duo's more materially ambitious editions. Their wave and drift motifs are a defining thread across their catalog, and Future Wave carries that language forward into a large, gallery-scale square that presents with real physical presence.
Collector Perspective
The recorded edition size is not fully specified in available documentation, so verifying the exact numbering and total run is a first step before acquisition. The hand-deckled edge and heavy Somerset stock are quality markers collectors prize; both should be inspected in person. Signed-and-stamped provenance on the front supports authentication.
Historical Context
Wave and current imagery recurs throughout Kai & Sunny's work, echoing their fascination with natural forces and generative pattern. Future Wave (2021) extends that thematic lineage in the same premium Somerset materials the duo has favored across their print editions.
FAQ
How is Future Wave signed?
It is signed on the front lower left and stamped on the front lower right, with a hand-deckled bottom edge.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 74 x 74 cm (29 x 29 inches), a large square format.
What is the edition size?
The exact edition number is not fully specified in the available listing; confirm the numbering on the impression before purchase.
What paper is it printed on?
100% cotton Somerset radiant white 410gsm, a heavyweight archival stock.
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.