Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Sea
Summary
Sea is a 2009 giclee print by Kai & Sunny on 100% cotton Somerset Enhanced paper, in an edition of 4. The unframed sheet measures 107 by 155 cm, framed in oak at 130 by 175 cm, rendering the movement and depth of water through the duo's dense, undulating linework at monumental scale.
Why It Matters
Sea captures Kai & Sunny's fascination with water as a source of rhythmic abstraction, a theme echoed in companion works like Black Wave. As a large-format giclee in an edition of only 4, it sits in the scarce, gallery-scale tier of their 2009 catalogue.
Collector Perspective
An edition of just 4 at over 1.5 metres gives Sea genuine rarity and wall-dominating scale. Archival Somerset cotton paper and oak framing make it a centrepiece for collectors drawn to the aquatic and elemental strand of the duo's nature abstraction.
Historical Context
Produced in 2009, Sea belongs to Kai & Sunny's large-format giclee period, when they abstracted elemental forces into flowing line compositions. Water recurs across their work as a subject ideally suited to their undulating, rhythmic mark-making.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
Sea was issued in an edition of 4.
What subject does it depict?
It abstracts the movement and depth of the sea into Kai & Sunny's undulating linework.
How large is it?
The unframed sheet measures 107 by 155 cm.
Is it hand-finished?
No, Sea is a straight giclee print without a hand-painted element.
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.