Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Whirlwind Of Time
Summary
Whirlwind of Time is a 2016 hand-pulled seven-colour screen print by Kai & Sunny, measuring 57 x 57 cm on 100% cotton Somerset Satin 310 gsm tub-sized stock. Its palette—black, blue, gold, aqua, coral, red and yellow—builds a swirling, layered composition, with the paper hand-deckled by the artists themselves.
Why It Matters
The seven-colour build is technically ambitious for a hand-pulled screen print, and the hand-deckled edges signal the duo's craft-forward approach to editions. As an artist proof, this impression sits outside the standard numbered run, appealing to collectors who value the closer-to-the-studio nature of AP copies.
Collector Perspective
Artist proofs are generally scarcer than the main edition and carry a special appeal for their proximity to the artists' hands—here reinforced by the deckling being done by Kai & Sunny directly. Collectors should confirm the AP annotation, the full seven-colour registration, and the intact hand-torn edges.
Historical Context
By 2016 Kai & Sunny had established a distinctive vocabulary of swirling, meteorological line fields evoking wind, time and natural forces. Whirlwind of Time extends that language into a richly coloured print, produced on premium Somerset cotton stock consistent with the fine-print standards the duo maintained throughout their editions.
FAQ
How many colours are in the print?
Seven, hand-pulled: black, blue, gold, aqua, coral, red and yellow.
What does 'artist proof' mean here?
It is an impression outside the standard numbered edition, typically reserved for the artists and often scarcer than the main run.
What paper is used?
100% cotton Somerset Satin 310 gsm, tub-sized, with edges hand-deckled by the artists.
What are the dimensions?
57 x 57 cm (about 22.5 x 22.5 inches).
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.