Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Spike
Summary
Spike (2011) is a Kai & Sunny screen print hand-pulled in two colours — black and blue 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. The blue-glitter accent gives its spiked, radiating line-work a cool, electric register.
Why It Matters
Part of the colour-coded 2011 BFK Rives suite, Spike is distinguished by its blue glitter, completing the accent trio with Palm (pink) and Rainfall (silver). The edition of five and premium cotton stock make it a scarce, cohesive large-format work.
Collector Perspective
Five impressions on BFK Rives place Spike among the duo's more exclusive prints. The blue glitter is its signature and should be checked for full, even coverage. It is especially sought by collectors assembling the matched 80 x 120 cm glitter suite from this 2011 release.
Historical Context
Spike belongs to Kai & Sunny's 2011 series of large two-colour glitter prints on BFK Rives, each keyed to a distinct accent colour. Its radiating spiked form reflects the duo's ongoing exploration of natural energy rendered as pattern.
FAQ
What colours are used?
Black and blue glitter, hand-pulled in two colours.
What is the edition size?
Five impressions.
Is it part of a set?
Yes — it joins Palm and Rainfall in the colour-coded BFK Rives suite.
Is it available framed?
Yes, framed in oak stained black at 95 x 136 cm.
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.