Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Wave
Summary
Wave is a 2018 skate deck, an eight-color silkscreen on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer in an edition of 75. One of a four-deck series alongside Star, Circle and Cross, it was available as a single deck or as part of a set of four, carrying the duo's signature wave motif onto functional skate hardware.
Why It Matters
As the deck bearing the duo's most emblematic motif, Wave is arguably the anchor of the four-deck series. Complete matched sets of all four are the prized configuration, and the eight-color silkscreen gives the wave design tonal richness unusual for a skate deck across the shared edition of 75.
Collector Perspective
Wave is accessible as a single deck but most compelling as part of a complete quartet. Preservation is key: dyed veneer edges and factory wrap degrade with handling, so sealed, unridden examples hold their standing. Collectors assembling the set should confirm consistent edition numbering across all four decks.
Historical Context
Wave distills Kai & Sunny's defining motion motif onto skateboard hardware within their 2018 four-deck series. The set reflects the duo's recurring practice of extending print imagery into functional, skate-culture objects.
FAQ
Is Wave part of a series?
Yes, it is one of four 2018 decks: Star, Wave, Circle and Cross, offered singly or as a set of four.
What is the edition size?
An edition of 75, consistent with the other decks in the set.
What are the deck specs?
Eight-color silkscreen on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer.
Why is the wave design significant?
The wave is Kai & Sunny's most emblematic motif, making this deck a central piece of the four-deck series.
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.