Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Star
Summary
Star is a 2018 skate deck, an eight-color silkscreen on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer in an edition of 75. Part of a four-deck series that also includes Wave, Circle and Cross, it was offered both as a single deck and as a set of four, translating Kai & Sunny's motif language into functional skate objects.
Why It Matters
Star is one member of a coordinated four-deck series, and complete matched sets of all four (Star, Wave, Circle, Cross) are the most desirable configuration. The eight-color silkscreen on dyed veneer is a rich treatment for a deck, and the shared edition of 75 makes assembling a full quartet a genuine collecting challenge.
Collector Perspective
Individually the deck is accessible; the greater difficulty is assembling all four in matching condition. Sealed, unridden decks with intact graphics are preferred, as veneer edges and shrink-wrap are prone to wear. Collectors building the full series should track edition consistency across all four designs.
Historical Context
The 2018 deck quartet (Star, Wave, Circle, Cross) reduced Kai & Sunny's vocabulary to elemental symbols on skate hardware, reflecting the duo's ongoing engagement with skate and street culture through functional editions.
FAQ
Is Star part of a series?
Yes, it is one of four coordinated 2018 decks: Star, Wave, Circle and Cross. It was offered singly or as a set of four.
What is the edition size?
An edition of 75, matching the other decks in the series.
What are the deck specs?
Eight-color silkscreen on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer.
What is the most collectible configuration?
A complete matched set of all four designs in intact, unridden condition.
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.