Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Obey X Kai & Sunny (2017) (Red)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
This 2017 OBEY x Kai & Sunny collaboration (Red colorway) is a hand-pulled seven-color screen print in black, blue, dark blue, aqua, coral, red and pink on 100% cotton Somerset satin 310gsm, hand-deckled. Square at 57 x 57 cm (22.5 x 22.5 inches) in an edition of 200, it is signed and numbered.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 200. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
As a Shepard Fairey OBEY collaboration, this print draws crossover interest from both OBEY and Kai & Sunny audiences. The seven-color palette is one of the richer builds in this group, and the specified Red colorway distinguishes it within the release, giving collectors a clearly identifiable variant.
Collector Perspective
At 200 impressions the edition is larger than the duo's solo square prints, so the OBEY collaboration appeal and the vibrant seven-color separation are the key draws. Collectors should confirm which colorway they hold, verify signature and numbering, and inspect registration across the many layers.
Historical Context
Kai & Sunny's collaborations with Shepard Fairey's OBEY platform span multiple years and releases. This 2017 Red edition sits earlier in that relationship than the 2021 Flower Diamond, reflecting a sustained partnership between the duo and the OBEY studio.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2017
- 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 57 x 57 cm; Hand pulled 7 colour screen print; On 100% cotton somerset satin 310gsm tub size; Hand Deckled by Artist.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 200.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature 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: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2017 and attributes the edition to Subliminal Projects.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- The saved release description references: This print comes with an authentication certificate. Confirm any original sleeve, tube, box, or backing board copy by copy.
- 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 Subliminal Projects. 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 an OBEY collaboration?
Yes, it is a 2017 OBEY x Kai & Sunny release, connected to Shepard Fairey's studio.
What is the Red designation?
It identifies this as the Red colorway of the release, distinguishing it from other color variants.
What is the edition size?
An edition of 200, signed and numbered.
How many colors?
Seven: black, blue, dark blue, aqua, coral, red and pink, on 100% cotton Somerset satin 310gsm.
