Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Palm
Summary
Palm (2011) is a Kai & Sunny screen print hand-pulled in two colours — black and pink glitter — on 100% cotton Velin Cuve BFK Rives, at 80 x 120 cm unframed and issued in an edition of five. The pink-glitter layer brings a warmer chromatic note to the duo's flowing, frond-like line-work.
Why It Matters
Part of a tightly editioned suite of large BFK Rives prints (alongside Rainfall and Spike), Palm uses colour glitter to differentiate individual works within a shared format. The edition of five and the pink accent make it a distinctive, scarce entry in the duo's 2011 large-format line.
Collector Perspective
Five impressions on premium BFK Rives cotton put this among the duo's more exclusive prints. The pink glitter is the identifying feature and should be checked for full coverage. As one of a colour-coded set, it appeals to collectors assembling the matched suite of large 80 x 120 cm works from this release.
Historical Context
Palm belongs to a 2011 group of large two-colour glitter prints on BFK Rives that Kai & Sunny differentiated by accent colour — pink here, silver and blue in companion works. The frond motif extends their nature vocabulary into tropical botanical territory.
FAQ
What colours are used?
Two — black and pink glitter.
What is the edition size?
Five impressions.
What paper is it on?
100% cotton Velin Cuve BFK Rives.
Is it part of a set?
It shares its format with companion prints like Rainfall and Spike, each distinguished by glitter colour.
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.