Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Unity - Obey Flower
Summary
Unity - Obey Flower is a 2021 collaboration between Kai & Sunny and Shepard Fairey, a five-colour hand-pulled silkscreen on 410gsm Somerset radiant white cotton, in a square 74 x 74 cm format. Signed by both artists in an edition of 150, it merges the duo's floral pattern with Fairey's OBEY iconography.
Why It Matters
This is an early Kai & Sunny x Shepard Fairey collaboration, predating the 2024 Wild Obey and establishing a working relationship between the studios. Combining the duo's floral abstraction with the OBEY visual language, it appeals to collectors of both artists and carries dual authentication in a manageable square format.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 150 signed by both artists makes this scarce and cross-market—drawing OBEY collectors alongside Kai & Sunny followers. The square 74 x 74 cm format is versatile for framing. Verify both signatures and the number, as collaborative prints warrant careful authentication of each artist's mark.
Historical Context
Unity - Obey Flower belongs to a 2021 Unity series pairing Kai & Sunny with major collaborators—Shepard Fairey here and D*Face in the companion Suck Face Twist. The Unity theme frames these cross-artist works as gestures of solidarity, extending the duo's floral and pattern language into collaborative territory.
FAQ
Who collaborated on this print?
Kai & Sunny with Shepard Fairey, combining floral imagery with OBEY iconography.
How does it relate to Wild Obey?
It is an earlier 2021 Fairey collaboration, predating the 2024 Wild Obey print.
What is the edition size?
150 impressions, signed by both artists.
What size and format?
A square 74 x 74 cm silkscreen on 410gsm Somerset radiant white cotton.
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.