Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Hidden Place
Summary
Hidden Place is a 2009 giclee print with one hand-painted colour by Kai & Sunny on 100% cotton Somerset Enhanced paper, in an edition of 4. The unframed sheet measures 107 by 155 cm, framed in oak at 130 by 175 cm, using layered linework and a hand-finished accent to suggest a concealed, immersive interior space.
Why It Matters
The single hand-painted colour renders each of the four impressions individually finished, a hallmark of the duo's craft-driven editions. The evocative title reflects Kai & Sunny's interest in abstraction as a doorway to imagined, atmospheric spaces.
Collector Perspective
With only 4 impressions, each hand finished, Hidden Place offers near-unique status at monumental scale. Collectors valuing the artists' direct involvement and archival production will find it a substantial 2009 centrepiece, framed in oak and printed on Somerset cotton.
Historical Context
Dated 2009, Hidden Place belongs to Kai & Sunny's hand-finished large-format giclee period. The combination of digital printing and painted colour reflects their studio ethos of elevating editions beyond straightforward reproduction into individually considered objects.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
Hidden Place was released in an edition of 4.
How is each impression finished?
Each carries one hand-painted colour applied by the artists.
How large is the print?
The unframed sheet measures 107 by 155 cm.
What year was it produced?
It dates to 2009.
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.