Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Ghost Cloud
Summary
Ghost Cloud is a 2025 hand-built edition of 15, combining linocut printing, acrylic, and pen work on 100% cotton Somerset paper at 29.7 x 42 cm. Explicitly described as unique within the edition—no two exactly alike—it is among the most individually worked pieces in the Kai & Sunny catalogue.
Why It Matters
Where most of the studio's editions are reproducible screen prints, Ghost Cloud is a hybrid, hand-built object: a linocut base overlaid with individually applied acrylic and pen. That process guarantees every one of the 15 is a one-off, blurring the line between print edition and unique work on paper.
Collector Perspective
The uniqueness is the value proposition—collectors are acquiring an individual artwork, not a repeatable impression, at a run of only 15. Because the surface carries hand-applied acrylic and pen, condition and the specific composition of a given sheet materially affect desirability. Request images of the exact impression before purchase.
Historical Context
Ghost Cloud reflects Kai & Sunny's willingness to move beyond pure screen printing into relief printing and mixed media, extending their nature-derived imagery—here, atmospheric cloud forms—into a more painterly register. It fits the duo's broader practice of translating natural phenomena into abstract, texture-rich compositions.
FAQ
Are all 15 the same?
No—each is a unique hand-built impression combining linocut, acrylic, and pen; no two are exactly alike.
What techniques are combined?
Linocut relief printing overlaid with hand-applied acrylic and pen work on Somerset cotton paper.
What is the edition size?
Fifteen individual impressions.
What orientation is the work?
It measures 29.7 x 42 cm; confirm hanging orientation, as the sheet is described both ways.
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.