Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Passing Frequency (First Edition)
Summary
Passing Frequency is a 2026 hand-pulled two-colour silkscreen in black and silver, printed on 310gsm Somerset radiant white cotton at a compact 42 x 29.7 cm. Held to just 30 signed and numbered impressions, with an emboss stamp, it distills Kai & Sunny's line-driven abstraction into a metallic, high-contrast field.
Why It Matters
The metallic silver ink is the operative choice here: it shifts under raking light, turning a flat print into something that reads differently as the viewer moves. At an edition of 30, this is one of the smaller runs in the studio's recent screen-printed output, placing it firmly in scarce territory for a hand-pulled work.
Collector Perspective
Collectors should note the A4-scale format and metallic ink, which reward close viewing and specific framing. Silver inks are notoriously difficult to reproduce and can show handling marks, so condition of the metallic surface matters. Full authentication—signature, numbering, and blind emboss—supports the piece as a studio-issued edition rather than an open print.
Historical Context
Passing Frequency sits within a titled "Frequency" grouping Kai & Sunny explored in 2026, alongside Falling and Fractured Frequency. The frequency motif extends the London duo's long fascination with wave forms, pattern, and natural rhythm—themes that trace back to their environmentally-minded book projects and print series of the prior decade.
FAQ
How large is the edition?
Passing Frequency is limited to 30 hand-signed and numbered impressions, each blind emboss stamped by the studio.
What are the two colours?
It is a two-colour silkscreen in black and metallic silver on 310gsm Somerset radiant white cotton paper.
What size is the sheet?
The sheet measures 42 x 29.7 cm (16.5 x 11.7 inches), an A3 format.
How is authenticity confirmed?
Each impression is signed and numbered by the artists and carries a blind emboss stamp.
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.