Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Migration South
Summary
Migration South is a 2013 limited-edition Kai & Sunny print created as a special commission for London's Southbank Centre, in an edition of 125 measuring 40 x 50 cm. It was made by the award-winning duo whose collaborators have ranged from Alexander McQueen to author David Mitchell.
Why It Matters
Commissioned by the Southbank Centre, one of London's major cultural institutions, Migration South carries prestigious provenance that few artist prints can claim. The institutional commission underlines Kai & Sunny's standing in the UK arts landscape and gives the edition a documented, event-linked origin.
Collector Perspective
An institutional commission adds provenance value, and at 125 copies the edition is defined and limited. The migration theme fits the duo's recurring interest in natural movement and flocking forms. Collectors should confirm the Southbank Centre association and any signature or numbering when evaluating a copy.
Historical Context
By 2013 Kai & Sunny were recognized for work spanning fashion, publishing and fine art, having collaborated with McQueen and Mitchell. The Southbank Centre commission for Migration South placed their imagery within a leading cultural venue, reflecting the migratory, nature-driven motifs central to their practice.
FAQ
Who commissioned Migration South?
London's Southbank Centre, as a special commission.
What is the edition size?
125.
What are the dimensions?
40 x 50 cm.
What theme does it explore?
Migration, in line with the duo's recurring interest in natural movement and flocking forms.
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.