Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Unity - Suck Face Twist
Summary
Unity - Suck Face Twist is a 2021 collaboration between Kai & Sunny and D*Face, a seven-colour hand-pulled silkscreen on 410gsm Somerset radiant white cotton, at 74 x 85 cm with a hand-deckled edge. Signed by both artists in an edition of 150, it fuses the duo's pattern work with D*Face's pop iconography.
Why It Matters
With seven colour passes, this is a technically rich collaborative print, marrying Kai & Sunny's flowing abstraction with D*Face's subversive comic-pop imagery. As the D*Face companion to Unity - Obey Flower, it forms half of the 2021 Unity collaborative pairing, drawing collectors from both artists' followings.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 150 signed by both artists makes this scarce and cross-market. The seven-colour build and hand-deckled edge are notable finish elements to preserve. Verify both signatures and the number when acquiring. Collectors pursuing the Unity series will want this alongside the Shepard Fairey Obey Flower companion.
Historical Context
Unity - Suck Face Twist pairs Kai & Sunny with D*Face (Dean Stockton) within the 2021 Unity series, the companion to their Shepard Fairey collaboration of the same grouping. The Unity theme casts these works as collaborative gestures, and the pairing with D*Face anticipates the later 2024 Wild D*Face Flower.
FAQ
Who is the collaborating artist?
D*Face (Dean Stockton), the British urban-pop artist, working with Kai & Sunny.
How does it relate to Unity - Obey Flower?
It is the D*Face companion within the same 2021 Unity series; the Obey Flower is the Shepard Fairey counterpart.
How many colours are printed?
Seven hand-pulled colours on 410gsm Somerset radiant white cotton.
What are the dimensions and edition?
74 x 85 cm with a hand-deckled edge, in an edition of 150 signed by both artists.
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.