Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Moon Always Shining
Summary
Moon Always Shining is a 2022 six-colour hand-pulled screen print on 410gsm Somerset radiant white cotton, in a square 74 x 74 cm format with a hand-deckled bottom edge. Signed and front-stamped in an edition of 100, it applies the studio's layered technique to a celestial, moon-themed composition.
Why It Matters
The square 74 x 74 cm format is a distinctive departure from the studio's typical rectangular sheets, lending the moon imagery a balanced, contemplative framing. Six colour passes on heavy radiant white stock give the work depth, and the celestial theme broadens the duo's usual terrestrial nature vocabulary.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 100 makes this scarce, and the square format offers framing flexibility distinct from the studio's large landscape prints. The hand-deckled edge and front stamp are part of the finish. Confirm signature (bottom left) and stamp (bottom right). The 350-pound release figure reflects issue price rather than current market value.
Historical Context
Moon Always Shining sits within Kai & Sunny's 2022 output and extends their nature themes skyward, toward lunar and celestial imagery. The reassuring title—the moon always present even when unseen—echoes the meditative, optimistic strain that runs through the duo's environmentally engaged work.
FAQ
What makes the format distinctive?
It is a square 74 x 74 cm (29 x 29 inch) sheet, unusual among the studio's typically rectangular prints.
How many colours are used?
Six hand-pulled colours on 410gsm Somerset radiant white cotton.
What is the edition size?
100 signed and front-stamped impressions.
What was the release price?
It was issued at 350 pounds; that is the original price, not a current valuation.
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.