Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Migration West
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Migration West is a 2010 giclee print by Kai & Sunny on 100% cotton Somerset Enhanced paper in an edition of 3. Among the duo's largest works, the unframed sheet measures 107 by 155 cm, framed in black-stained oak at 125 by 174 cm, evoking movement, flock patterns, and journey through flowing abstraction.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition Of 3. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The migration theme connects to Kai & Sunny's fascination with natural cycles and collective movement in the wild. At over 1.5 metres unframed and issued in just 3 impressions, it is among the most monumental and scarce works in their catalogue.
Collector Perspective
The exceptional scale combined with an edition of only 3 makes Migration West a true statement acquisition. Archival Somerset cotton paper and studio oak framing reinforce its presence as a gallery-grade centrepiece rather than a domestic-scale print.
Historical Context
Dated 2010, Migration West belongs to Kai & Sunny's large-format giclee period, when they pushed intricate linework to monumental dimensions. The migration motif reflects their recurring engagement with nature's patterns of movement and seasonal passage.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2010
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print; catalog dimensions 155 x 107 cm; On 100% cotton Somerset enhanced paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition Of 3.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering 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: Dated 2010, Migration West belongs to Kai & Sunny's large-format giclee period, when they pushed intricate linework to monumental dimensions. 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 2010 and attributes the edition to Stolen Space.
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 Stolen Space. 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
How large is this print?
The unframed sheet measures 107 by 155 cm, among the duo's largest formats.
What is the edition size?
Migration West was released in an edition of 3.
What does the title evoke?
It suggests migratory movement and flock patterns rendered as flowing abstraction.
How is it presented?
It is framed in black-stained oak at 125 by 174 cm.
