Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Obey K&S Flower Diamond (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
A 2021 collaboration between Shepard Fairey's OBEY studio and the British duo Kai & Sunny, this three-color screen print marries Fairey's diamond-format iconography with Kai & Sunny's organic, nature-driven line work. Editioned at 450 and pulled on cream Speckletone paper, it measures 24 x 18 inches (46 x 61 cm) and reads as a crossroads of two distinct print sensibilities.
Collector notes: First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 450. 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 piece sits at an intersection of two collector worlds: OBEY completists and Kai & Sunny followers. Fairey collaborations tend to draw broader attention than the duo's solo editions, and the diamond format is instantly recognizable within Fairey's visual language. That dual appeal gives the print an audience larger than either name alone commands.
Collector Perspective
At 450 impressions this is the most widely available Kai & Sunny piece in this group, so condition and paper cleanliness matter more than rarity. The cream Speckletone stock shows handling readily. Collectors should confirm the numbering and any studio blindstamp, and weigh the crossover appeal against the larger run size when comparing to the duo's scarcer solo prints.
Historical Context
Kai & Sunny (Kai Blakey and Sunny Todd) have collaborated with Shepard Fairey's OBEY platform across several releases, extending a relationship rooted in shared roots in illustration and street-adjacent print culture. The 2021 Flower Diamond continues OBEY's practice of pairing outside artists with its recognizable format language.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2021
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 24 x 18 inches; Colours: 3 colour screen print; Paper: Screen print on cream speckletone paper.
- Edition details
- First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 450.
- 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: Kai & Sunny (Kai Blakey and Sunny Todd) have collaborated with Shepard Fairey's OBEY platform across several releases, extending a relationship rooted in shared roots in illustration and street-adjacent print culture. 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 2021 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
Is this a Shepard Fairey work or a Kai & Sunny work?
It is a collaboration credited to both, released through Fairey's OBEY studio. The diamond format is drawn from Fairey's iconography while the floral imagery reflects Kai & Sunny's hand.
How large is the edition?
The edition is 450, making it the largest run among the Kai & Sunny pieces in this index.
What paper and colors were used?
It is a three-color screen print on cream Speckletone paper, measuring 24 x 18 inches (46 x 61 cm).
Should it be signed?
OBEY collaboration prints are typically numbered and may carry a studio stamp. Confirm the specific signing and numbering on the impression you are considering.
