Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Migration East
Summary
Migration East (2011) is a Kai & Sunny screen print in an edition of 125, released to accompany the Ghost of Gone Birds exhibition. At 50 x 40 cm it is a compact work whose flowing linear fields evoke flocking flight, connecting the duo's signature migratory-pattern aesthetic to a conservation cause.
Why It Matters
This print carries genuine cause provenance: Ghost of Gone Birds was dedicated to artistically memorialising extinct bird species. That gives Migration East a documented charitable and thematic context rare among the duo's editions, tying their ornithological line-work directly to conservation.
Collector Perspective
With an edition of 125 and a smaller format, this is one of the more attainable Kai & Sunny works, and its link to a named conservation exhibition adds a layer of provenance collectors value. Verify any exhibition documentation and the numbering, and note that smaller sheets are easier to store and frame than the duo's large formats.
Historical Context
Ghost of Gone Birds was a multi-artist project raising awareness of avian extinction, and Kai & Sunny's contribution placed their bird-flight motif within an overtly ecological frame. The 2011 date sits at the heart of the duo's most prolific migration-and-nature period.
FAQ
What exhibition is this tied to?
The 'Ghost of Gone Birds' show, dedicated to lost bird species.
What is the edition size?
125 impressions.
How large is the print?
50 x 40 cm, a compact format.
Does it have a conservation angle?
Yes — the associated exhibition focused on extinct bird species and their memorialisation.
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.