Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Wind Skate Deck
Summary
The 2016 Wind deck is a standalone Kai & Sunny skateboard on Featherlight 3 dyed veneer, 8.25 inches wide and around 80 x 20 cm, signed and produced in an edition of only 10. It translates the duo's wind motif onto a functional board in a run far smaller than the colette collaboration version.
Why It Matters
With just 10 examples, this Wind deck is among the rarest of Kai & Sunny's skate editions. The wider 8.25-inch profile and standalone status set it apart from the 100-set colette release, making it a distinct object prized by collectors who focus on the duo's most exclusive board formats.
Collector Perspective
An edition this small means each deck rarely surfaces, and condition plus signature verification carry outsized importance. Collectors should note the 8.25-inch width as the marker distinguishing this from the wider colette Wind deck, and confirm the dyed veneer face remains sound.
Historical Context
Wind imagery is central to Kai & Sunny's kinetic visual language, evoking movement and atmosphere. This tiny 2016 edition shows the artists issuing collector-grade skate objects in single-digit-scale runs, reinforcing the board as a serious edition rather than a commercial product.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
Only 10 signed decks.
How is this different from the colette Wind deck?
It is a smaller standalone edition (10 vs. 100 sets) with a slightly wider 8.25-inch face.
What material is used?
Featherlight 3 dyed veneer, about 80 x 20 cm.
Is the deck 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.