Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Wavy Migration 2
Summary
Wavy Migration 2 is a 2024 eight-colour hand-pulled screen print on 410gsm Somerset radiant white cotton, at 85 x 120 cm with a hand-deckled bottom edge. Signed and stamped in an edition of only 4, it is the smaller companion to Wavy Migration 1 and among the rarest large-format prints in the catalogue.
Why It Matters
With an edition of just 4, Wavy Migration 2 is even scarcer than its numbered companion. The eight-colour build across a monumental 85 x 120 cm sheet demonstrates the studio's most demanding screen-printing work, and the tiny run makes each impression a near-unique large-scale statement.
Collector Perspective
Four impressions places this firmly in rare territory, likely appealing to collectors pursuing the complete Wavy Migration pairing. The eight-colour registration, hand-deckled edge, and front stamp are all finish elements to preserve. Confirm signature and stamp placement, and plan for flat storage and considerable wall space given the scale.
Historical Context
Part of Kai & Sunny's 2024 large-format output, Wavy Migration 2 continues the fusion of their Wavy and Migration motifs. The duo's decades-long engagement with natural movement and bird migration underpins the imagery, here delivered at maximum technical ambition and minimum edition size.
FAQ
How does this relate to Wavy Migration 1?
It is the companion work in an even smaller edition of 4, versus the edition of 5 for Wavy Migration 1.
How many colours are printed?
Eight hand-pulled colours on 410gsm Somerset radiant white cotton.
What is the edition size?
Four signed and stamped impressions.
How large is the sheet?
85 x 120 cm (33.5 x 47.2 inches), with a hand-deckled bottom edge.
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.