Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
The Sky Is Falling (Orange)
Summary
The Sky Is Falling (Orange) is a 2009 hand-pulled two-colour silkscreen by Kai & Sunny on 100% cotton Somerset Enhanced paper. Signed and numbered in an edition of 25 at 75 by 55 cm, it renders a sense of atmospheric descent and warmth through layered orange tones and the duo's signature linework.
Why It Matters
The title evokes atmosphere, weather, and a sense of impending change, themes central to Kai & Sunny's nature-driven practice. As a signed, numbered two-colour silkscreen in a run of 25, it combines the duo's hand-pulled craftsmanship with an accessible, warm-toned composition.
Collector Perspective
Signed and numbered documentation plus an edition of 25 keep supply limited while confirming provenance. At 75 by 55 cm on archival Somerset stock, it is a mid-scale screen print that offers a more attainable route into the duo's work than their large giclees.
Historical Context
Dated 2009, The Sky Is Falling (Orange) reflects Kai & Sunny's engagement with sky and atmosphere as sources of abstraction. The two-colour silkscreen format and warm palette show their measured approach to colour and their roots in hands-on print production.
FAQ
Is the print signed and numbered?
Yes, it is signed and numbered in an edition of 25.
How many colours were printed?
It is a hand-pulled two-colour silkscreen.
What are the dimensions?
The print measures 75 by 55 cm.
What theme does the title suggest?
It evokes atmosphere, sky, and a sense of descent or impending change.
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.