Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Rainfall
Summary
Rainfall (2011) is a Kai & Sunny screen print hand-pulled in two colours — black and silver glitter — on 100% cotton Velin Cuve BFK Rives, at 80 x 120 cm unframed and issued in an edition of five, offered framed in oak stained black at 95 x 136 cm. Its silver-glitter streaks evoke falling rain through the duo's flowing line-work.
Why It Matters
One of the colour-coded suite of large 2011 BFK Rives prints, Rainfall uses silver glitter to literalise its weather theme. The edition of five and the option of the integral oak frame make it a considered, scarce large-format work rather than a mass edition.
Collector Perspective
With five impressions and a premium cotton substrate, Rainfall is a scarce statement print. The silver glitter is central to its identity and light-play, so full coverage matters. It sits naturally alongside Palm and Spike for collectors building the matched large-format set from this release.
Historical Context
Rainfall is part of Kai & Sunny's 2011 series of large two-colour glitter prints on BFK Rives, each keyed to a different accent colour and natural theme. The rain motif complements their broader interest in the movement of natural forces rendered as pattern.
FAQ
What colours are used?
Black and silver glitter, hand-pulled in two colours.
What is the edition size?
Five impressions.
Is it available framed?
Yes, framed in oak stained black at 95 x 136 cm.
Is it part of a series?
It belongs to the 2011 BFK Rives suite alongside Palm and Spike, differentiated 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.