Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Tipping Point - Flower
Summary
Tipping Point - Flower is a 2024 six-colour hand-pulled screen print on 410gsm Somerset radiant white cotton, at 86 x 65 cm. Signed and front-stamped in an edition of 28, it is the floral variant of the studio's Tipping Point composition, adding a colour pass to the original's build.
Why It Matters
As the Flower variant of Tipping Point, this six-colour print elevates the imagery with an added floral element and richer layering than the base Tipping Point. The edition of 28 makes it notably scarcer than the standard version, positioning it as a more collectible state of the same design.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 28 makes this a scarce variant, likely to interest collectors who want the more elaborate version of Tipping Point. The heavy 410gsm stock and front stamp are standard studio finish. Confirm signature (bottom left) and stamp (bottom right). Its title connects to environmental "tipping point" language, giving it thematic resonance.
Historical Context
Tipping Point - Flower reworks the 2023 Tipping Point image within the studio's 2024 output. The "tipping point" title echoes climate and ecological discourse—central to Kai & Sunny's environmentally engaged practice—while the floral motif ties it to the duo's broader nature vocabulary.
FAQ
How does this differ from the standard Tipping Point?
This Flower variant is a six-colour print in an edition of 28, versus the five-colour, larger-edition base version.
What size is it?
86 x 65 cm on 410gsm Somerset radiant white cotton.
What is the edition size?
28 signed and front-stamped impressions.
What does the title refer to?
The 'tipping point' language evokes ecological thresholds, in keeping with the duo's environmental themes.
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.