Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Tipping Point
Summary
Tipping Point is a 2023 five-colour hand-pulled screen print on 410gsm Somerset radiant white cotton, at 65 x 86 cm with a hand-deckled bottom edge. Signed and stamped in an edition of 100, it is the base version of the composition later reworked as the six-colour Tipping Point - Flower.
Why It Matters
Tipping Point is the original state of a design the studio revisited in 2024, making it a foundational work for collectors following the composition's evolution. The five-colour build on heavy stock and large format deliver strong presence, with an edition of 100 keeping it comparatively accessible.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 100 puts this in scarce territory and makes it a more available counterpart to the 28-edition Flower variant. The hand-deckled edge and front stamp are finish elements to preserve. Confirm signature (bottom left) and stamp (bottom right). The listed 300-pound release price reflects issue value, not current market pricing.
Historical Context
Tipping Point sits within Kai & Sunny's 2023 catalogue and directly anticipates the 2024 Tipping Point - Flower. The title draws on ecological threshold language central to the duo's environmentally minded practice, extending themes they have pursued across books and prints for years.
FAQ
How does this relate to Tipping Point - Flower?
This is the original 2023 five-colour version; the 2024 Flower variant adds a sixth colour and a smaller edition.
What is the edition size?
100 signed and stamped impressions.
What are the dimensions?
65 x 86 cm on 410gsm Somerset radiant white cotton with a hand-deckled bottom edge.
What was the release price?
It was issued at 300 pounds; that reflects the original price, not current valuation.
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.