Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Water Skate Deck
Summary
The 2016 Water deck is a standalone Kai & Sunny skateboard, 8.25 inches wide and roughly 80 x 20 cm, signed and issued in an edition of only 10. Its graphic renders the duo's water motif onto a functional board in a run far smaller than the colette collaboration release.
Why It Matters
With just 10 examples, this Water deck sits among Kai & Sunny's rarest skate editions. Its standalone status and 8.25-inch face separate it from the 100-set colette version, making it a distinct and highly limited object for collectors focused on the duo's exclusive board work.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 10 means these decks seldom circulate, so condition and a verified signature carry significant weight. Collectors should treat the 8.25-inch width as the identifier distinguishing this from the wider colette Water deck and inspect the board face closely.
Historical Context
Water imagery suits Kai & Sunny's flowing, wave-like mark-making, a hallmark of their element series. This tiny 2016 edition illustrates the artists' approach of releasing collector-grade skate objects in single-digit runs, positioning the deck as a serious edition.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
Only 10 signed decks.
How does it differ from the colette Water deck?
It is a smaller standalone edition (10 vs. 100 sets) with a slightly wider 8.25-inch face.
How wide is the deck?
8.25 inches, roughly 80 x 20 cm overall.
Is it signed?
Yes.
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.