Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Obey X Kai & Sunny (Black & Silver)
Summary
This 2013 collaboration between Shepard Fairey's OBEY and Kai & Sunny was released around the duo's exhibition at Subliminal Projects, Fairey's Los Angeles gallery. This Black & Silver colourway is one of two variants, a screen print in an edition of 200 measuring 76 x 57 cm.
Why It Matters
The collaboration links Kai & Sunny with Shepard Fairey, one of the most recognizable figures in contemporary street art, and ties directly to their show at his Subliminal Projects gallery. That association places the print at a meaningful crossroads between British graphic art and the American street-art establishment.
Collector Perspective
Cross-artist collaborations carry appeal to collectors of both parties, widening the audience for this print. Issued in two colourways, the Black & Silver variant is one to identify specifically. At 200 copies it is the larger of these Kai & Sunny editions; confirm the colourway and any authentication marks associated with the OBEY collaboration.
Historical Context
In 2013 Kai & Sunny exhibited at Subliminal Projects, and Shepard Fairey produced a print collaboration to mark the occasion. Such gallery-linked collaborations were a common way for Fairey's OBEY to spotlight visiting artists, giving this print both event and partnership provenance within the street-art scene.
FAQ
Who collaborated on this print?
Shepard Fairey's OBEY and Kai & Sunny.
What prompted the collaboration?
Kai & Sunny's exhibition at Subliminal Projects, Fairey's Los Angeles gallery.
What is the edition size?
200, in the Black & Silver colourway (one of two variants).
What are the dimensions?
76 x 57 cm.
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.