Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
The Flower Show Box Set - Series 2
Summary
The Flower Show Box Set – Series 2 (2011) is a signed and numbered Kai & Sunny letterpress portfolio containing six images, each a one-colour heavy-impression letterpress on 300gsm Somerset Velvet at 29.7 x 42 cm (A3), issued in a limited edition of 50. It gathers the duo's flower-show imagery into a single collectable set.
Why It Matters
The box set is a rare departure into letterpress for Kai & Sunny, whose editions are usually screen prints. The heavy-impression technique on Somerset Velvet gives each image a tactile, debossed quality, and the six-print portfolio format makes this a cohesive collector's object rather than a single sheet.
Collector Perspective
As a signed, numbered edition of 50 containing six works, the set offers breadth and a distinctive medium in one acquisition. Completeness is critical — verify all six letterpress images and the original box are present and unmarked. The heavy impression is a defining feature and should show crisp, deep embossing.
Historical Context
Being 'Series 2' indicates an ongoing Flower Show portfolio programme by Kai & Sunny in 2011, extending their botanical theme into a multi-image letterpress format. It reflects the duo's interest in fine-press production techniques alongside their better-known screen printing.
FAQ
What does the set contain?
Six letterpress images, each a one-colour heavy impression on Somerset Velvet.
What is the edition size?
A signed and numbered limited edition of 50.
What medium is used?
Letterpress with heavy impression, not the duo's usual screen printing.
What size are the images?
A3 — 297 x 420 mm each.
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.