Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Kai & Sunny x Colette x Element - Earth Deck
Summary
Earth completes the grounded end of Kai & Sunny's 2016 four-element skate series with colette and Element Skateboards. Produced on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer at 80 x 20 cm with an 8-inch width, it applies the duo's dense, organic linework to a functional board, released within a signed edition of 100 sets of four.
Why It Matters
Within the quartet, Earth carries the series' most rooted, terrestrial motif, balancing the airier Wind and Water designs. As part of the colette collaboration, it belongs to the concept store's respected artist-object lineage, giving the deck cultural provenance beyond its role as a skateboard.
Collector Perspective
Set completists prioritize Earth to round out the four elements, and its imagery tends to appeal to collectors drawn to Kai & Sunny's denser compositional passages. Key checkpoints are the condition of the dyed veneer, clarity of the printed graphic, and a present, legible signature.
Historical Context
Kai & Sunny arrived at this project with a body of work spanning literary book design and fashion collaboration. The 2016 colette x Element decks placed their imagery onto skate hardware—a format artists have long used to democratize collectible work while keeping editions small and signed.
FAQ
Is Earth part of a numbered set?
It belongs to a signed edition of 100 sets, each containing all four elements.
What material is the deck?
Featherlight 3 dyed veneer, 8 inches wide, approximately 80 x 20 cm.
Who produced the series?
Kai & Sunny in collaboration with colette and Element Skateboards.
Does Earth work as a standalone piece?
Yes, though it was conceived as one quarter of the four-element set.
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.