Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Smashed Dandy (Copper Edition)
Summary
Smashed Dandy (Copper Edition) is a 2014 Kai & Sunny two-colour hand-pulled screen print produced directly on a copper panel, measuring 25.4 x 25.4 cm and framed in black-stained oak. Issued in an edition of only 4, it is among the duo's most exclusive and materially distinctive works.
Why It Matters
Printing onto a copper panel rather than paper makes this a rare departure into metal as a substrate, giving each piece a reflective, object-like presence. With an edition of just 4 and integral black-stained oak framing, it functions as a near-unique art object rather than a conventional print.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 4 places this among the scarcest Kai & Sunny works, and the copper substrate plus original oak framing make presentation integral to the piece. Collectors should treat it as a singular object—verifying the copper panel, the two-colour printing, and the original frame, all of which define its character and value narrative.
Historical Context
Kai & Sunny periodically experimented with unconventional substrates and metallic finishes across their editions. Smashed Dandy on copper in 2014 represents the furthest end of that experimentation—an ultra-limited, framed metal work that reflects the duo's interest in materiality and their willingness to produce single-digit editions.
FAQ
How many were made?
An edition of only 4.
What is unusual about the substrate?
It is printed directly on a copper panel rather than paper.
How is it presented?
Framed in black-stained oak, at 25.4 x 25.4 cm.
What printing technique was used?
A two-colour hand-pulled screen print.
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.