Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Kai & Sunny x Colette x Element - Fire Deck
Summary
The Fire deck belongs to Kai & Sunny's 2016 four-element skateboard series, produced with Paris concept store colette and Element Skateboards. Rendered on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer at 80 x 20 cm (8-inch width), it translates the duo's signature line work into a functional board format, issued in a signed run tied to a set of 100.
Why It Matters
This collaboration sits at the intersection of gallery-grade British graphic art and skate culture, uniting Kai & Sunny with colette—an institution in fashion and design retail—and Element, a heritage board brand. The three-way partnership makes the Fire deck a document of colette's late-era collaborative program before its 2017 closure, adding cultural weight beyond the object itself.
Collector Perspective
Collectors typically pursue Fire as part of the complete Wind, Water, Fire, Earth quartet, since the four decks were conceived and offered as a set of four. Owning a single element is legitimate, but the series reads most completely when reunited. Condition of the dyed veneer face and the intact signature are the primary things to verify.
Historical Context
By 2016 Kai & Sunny had built a reputation through book jacket work with David Mitchell and fashion projects with Alexander McQueen. The colette x Element decks extended their practice into skate hardware, a medium long used by artists to reach a broader audience while keeping the work rooted in a limited, signed edition.
FAQ
Is the Fire deck sold individually or only as a set?
It was offered both ways—individually and as part of the four-element set—though many collectors reunite all four decks (Wind, Water, Fire, Earth) since they were conceived together.
What is the deck made of?
It is built on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer, an 8-inch-wide construction measuring roughly 80 x 20 cm.
Is it signed?
Yes. The series was issued as signed decks tied to a run of 100 sets.
Who were the collaborators?
Kai & Sunny with Paris concept store colette and Element Skateboards.
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.