Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Kai & Sunny x Colette x Element - Wind Deck
Summary
Wind is one of the four boards in Kai & Sunny's 2016 element series with colette and Element Skateboards. Printed on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer at 80 x 20 cm and an 8-inch width, it carries the duo's flowing linear motifs across a functional skate deck, released as part of a signed edition of 100 sets of four.
Why It Matters
Wind anchors the quartet's conceptual theme—the four classical elements interpreted through Kai & Sunny's kinetic mark-making. As a colette collaboration, it captures a moment when the celebrated Paris store curated artist skate objects, lending the deck a provenance rooted in one of design retail's most influential names.
Collector Perspective
Because the series was structured around sets of four, Wind is most desirable when held alongside its companions. Collectors focused on Kai & Sunny's line vocabulary often single out Wind for its movement-driven imagery. Inspect the veneer surface, the 8-inch face graphic, and the artist signature when assessing a copy.
Historical Context
The 2016 release came as Kai & Sunny were crossing between fine-art editions and applied commercial projects. Skate decks had become an established artist medium by then, and pairing with colette and Element positioned the work within both the collectible-object and street-culture markets simultaneously.
FAQ
How large is the Wind deck?
Roughly 80 x 20 cm, with an 8-inch-wide face on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer.
Was this a limited release?
Yes—100 signed sets of four (Wind, Water, Fire, Earth) were produced.
Can Wind be collected on its own?
It can, though the four elements were designed as a set and many collectors keep them together.
What themes does the imagery explore?
The series interprets the four classical elements through Kai & Sunny's characteristic flowing line work.
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.