Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Sun Hits The Sky
Summary
Sun Hits The Sky is a 2009 giclee print with one hand-painted colour 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, blending digital printing with a hand-finished painterly accent.
Why It Matters
The addition of one hand-painted colour makes each of the four impressions individually finished, blurring the line between edition print and unique work. This hybrid technique, at monumental scale, exemplifies Kai & Sunny's craft-forward approach to fine-art printmaking.
Collector Perspective
Hand finishing on a run of just 4 means every impression carries a unique painted element, a strong draw for collectors valuing the artist's direct hand. The commanding size and archival materials make it a centrepiece, and the 2009 date marks it as an earlier large-format work.
Historical Context
Dated 2009, Sun Hits The Sky reflects Kai & Sunny's practice of combining giclee printing with hand-applied colour to elevate their editions. The celestial title fits their broader engagement with sky, light, and natural phenomena as sources of abstraction.
FAQ
What makes each impression unique?
Each of the four impressions includes one hand-painted colour applied by the artists.
What is the edition size?
Sun Hits The Sky was released in an edition of 4.
How large is the work?
The unframed sheet measures 107 by 155 cm.
What year was it made?
It dates to 2009, an earlier entry in the duo's large-format output.
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.