Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Rocks
Summary
Rocks is a 2009 giclee print by Kai & Sunny on 100% cotton Somerset Enhanced paper, in an edition of 4. Large in scale, the unframed sheet measures 107 by 155 cm, framed in oak at 130 by 175 cm, translating geological form and mass into the duo's characteristic dense, flowing linework.
Why It Matters
Rocks extends Kai & Sunny's engagement with the natural world to earth and stone, subjects rendered as monumental line abstractions. As a large-format giclee in an edition of only 4, it represents the scarce, gallery-scale tier of their 2009 catalogue.
Collector Perspective
An edition of just 4 at over 1.5 metres makes Rocks a genuinely rare, wall-dominating work. Archival Somerset cotton paper and oak studio framing support its standing as a centrepiece acquisition for collectors drawn to the duo's nature-based abstraction.
Historical Context
Produced in 2009, Rocks reflects Kai & Sunny's practice of abstracting natural forms into intricate linear compositions at grand scale. The straightforward giclee treatment, without hand finishing, keeps the focus on line, mass, and monochrome structure.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
Rocks was issued in an edition of 4.
Is it hand-finished?
No, Rocks is a straight giclee print without a hand-painted element.
How large is it?
The unframed sheet measures 107 by 155 cm.
What subject does it explore?
It abstracts geological form and mass into Kai & Sunny's dense linework.
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.