Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Kai & Sunny x Colette x Element - Water Deck
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Water is the fluid entry in Kai & Sunny's 2016 element series with colette and Element Skateboards. Printed on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer at 80 x 20 cm with an 8-inch width, its graphic renders the duo's rhythmic line work into a sense of motion, issued as part of a signed run of 100 sets of four.
Collector notes: First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 100. The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Water's undulating imagery is a natural fit for Kai & Sunny's wave-like mark-making, making it one of the more visually characteristic decks in the quartet. Its colette collaboration status ties it to the Paris store's celebrated program of artist objects, giving the board cultural standing beyond skate utility.
Collector Perspective
Collectors chasing the complete four-element set treat Water as essential, and its flowing composition often makes it a favorite of the group. When evaluating, focus on the integrity of the dyed veneer, the crispness of the printed face, and the presence of the artist signature.
Historical Context
Released in 2016, the deck reflects Kai & Sunny's dual footing in fine-art editions and applied design. By collaborating with colette and Element, they placed their imagery into the artist-skateboard tradition—an accessible yet collectible medium kept exclusive through small, signed editions.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned skate deck
- Release date
- 2016
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Skate Deck; catalog dimensions 80 x 20 cm.
- Edition details
- First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 100.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Released in 2016, the deck reflects Kai & Sunny's dual footing in fine-art editions and applied design. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2016 and attributes the edition to Colette.
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 Colette. 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 are the Water deck's dimensions?
About 80 x 20 cm, 8 inches wide, on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer.
How many were made?
It is part of a signed edition of 100 sets of four elements.
Is Water signed?
Yes, the series decks were issued signed.
Should Water be collected with the other elements?
Ideally—Wind, Water, Fire and Earth were conceived as a unified set.
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