Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Just An Illusion 2 (Silver)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Just An Illusion 2 (Silver) is a 2013 Kai & Sunny three-colour screen print in black, silver stardust and gold/silver, measuring 55.5 x 75.5 cm on 100% cotton Somerset Satin 300 gsm. Issued in an edition of 100, it uses metallic inks to create a shifting, illusionistic surface true to its title.
Collector notes: Gold; saved release record states an edition size of 100. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The title's theme of illusion is reinforced by the metallic ink palette, where silver stardust and gold catch light to make the image appear to move. This piece exemplifies Kai & Sunny's optical, perception-driven approach, using reflective media to build depth and instability into an otherwise flat print.
Collector Perspective
Because the metallic inks are central to the effect, condition and viewing angle matter, and the reflective passages should be examined for handling marks. At 100 copies it is an accessible edition; verify the three-colour build, the Somerset Satin stock, and any signature or edition marks. The silver variant is a specific colourway to confirm.
Historical Context
The Just An Illusion series recurs across Kai & Sunny's output, exploring optical effect and metallic finish. This 2013 silver edition sits within the duo's ongoing interest in perception, extending the illusionistic line work they became known for onto premium cotton stock with layered metallic inks.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2013
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 75.5 x 55.5 cm; 3 colour screen print,black, silver stardust and gold/silver, Edition 100, on 100% cotton somerset; 55.5 x 75.5 cm satin 300 gsm.
- Edition details
- Gold; saved release record states an edition size of 100.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Kai & Sunny's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2013 and attributes the edition to Stolen Space.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Stolen Space. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Kai & Sunny — official site — Kai & Sunny studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
FAQ
What colours are used?
Three: black, silver stardust and gold/silver.
What is the edition size?
100.
What are the dimensions?
55.5 x 75.5 cm on 100% cotton Somerset Satin 300 gsm.
Why is it called 'Just An Illusion'?
The metallic inks create a shifting, optical surface that plays on perception.
