Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Just An Illusion 3
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Just An Illusion 3 is a 2013 Kai & Sunny hand-pulled four-colour screen print in black, pink, blue and white glitter, on 100% cotton Somerset tub-sized satin 420 gsm. At an unframed 102.5 x 152.4 cm (framed 120 x 170 cm) and an edition of just 5, it is a large-scale, ultra-limited statement work.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 5. 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 combination of monumental scale, a four-colour build including white glitter, and an edition of only 5 makes this one of the most ambitious pieces in the Just An Illusion series. The heavy 420 gsm Somerset stock and large format elevate it from a standard edition to a centerpiece-scale work.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 5 at over a meter and a half tall places this among Kai & Sunny's rarest and most impactful prints. Its scale demands significant wall space and careful handling, and the glitter passages should be inspected for condition. Collectors should verify the four-colour registration and edition number given the tiny run.
Historical Context
The Just An Illusion series explores optical effect and reflective media throughout Kai & Sunny's output. This 2013 third iteration pushes the concept to large-scale format, using glitter and layered colour on heavyweight Somerset satin to intensify the perceptual play the series is known for.
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 152.4 x 102.5 cm; Hand pulled four colour screen print; On 100% Cotton Somerset Tub Sized Satin 420 gsm.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 5.
- 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 Kai & Sunny (Self Released).
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 Kai & Sunny (Self Released). 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 is the edition size?
Only 5.
How large is the print?
Unframed 102.5 x 152.4 cm; framed roughly 120 x 170 cm.
What colours are used?
Four: black, pink, blue and white glitter.
What paper stock is used?
100% cotton Somerset tub-sized satin at a heavy 420 gsm.
