ART GALLERY EXHIBITIONS


International art shows

PRINT RELEASES


A series of limited edition art prints
and other limited products

ART COLLABORATIONS


Collaborations with brands
including Alexander McQueen

MURALS


Wall paintings

'Duke of York'- Gavin Clark

09 | 02 | 2015

We showed our Just An Illusion animation at the 'Duke Of York's' cinema in Brighton last night. Our friend Gavin Clark had a screening of 'The Living Room' directed by Shane Meadows with a live performance.




 

'Popaganda'- Ron English

06 | 02 | 2015

Lunch with the 'Popaganda' King, Ron English. A true gent! Check out his amazing new print release 'Camo Deer' at www.artrepublic.com @ronenglishart @jbprpics#streetart #popart #popaganda




 

'ONE PLUS ONE'- We Heart

'Art duo Kai and Sunny do the maths to illustrate the beauty of the natural world...'

02 | 12 | 2014

The link between mathematics and the natural world has been investigated since the time of the Ancient Greeks – relationships such as the Golden Ratio and the Fibonacci Sequence are everywhere if you’ve got the right kind of brain to be able to see them – but it’s rarely as clearly demonstrated than in the work of Kai and Sunny. The London-based art duo’s work reduces natural forms to geometric patterns, but far from sterilising their subjects through abstraction, the pair seem to enhance the sense of motion and emotion.


Lots of Bits of Star is Kai and Sunny’s latest series which continues their adventures in stylised imagery, and includes their collaboration with street art icon Shepard Fairey. The work highlights the often contradictory qualities found in nature, depicting brutality and peacefulness, fragility and power, vulnerability and fearlessness. The pair’s screenprints, blurring the line between art and design, are delivered on wood, copper and paper. The creative process begins with hand-drawn sketches, which are then developed through manual and digital stages before being finished using ink embellished with mineral powders to attain the distinctive texture and sheen. Jonathan LeVine Gallery in New York is hosting Lots of Bits of Star until 20 December.


Thanks to We Heart for covering the New York Show. Thanks for the great review Rob!



CLICK HERE FOR WE HEART ARTICLE ON THE SHOW




 

'Stolen Space - Scope - Art Basel Miami'

03 | 12 | 2014

Proud to be showing with Stolen Space at Scope Miami Beach.

Booth A07, December 3 - 8. Check it out if in Miami.




 

'Opening Night: Kai & Sunny’s “Lots of Bits of Star” at Jonathan LeVine Gallery'

Hi-Fructose Magazine

02 | 12 | 2014

On November 22nd, London artists Kai and Sunny celebrated the opening of “Lots of Bits of Star” at Jonathan Levine Gallery (previewed here). A simple theme ornately executed, their exhibition takes an up close and personal look at the dramatic life stars. As if looking through the lens of a super-telescope, the duo have created inspired images that take the shape of familiar motifs; wild, flowering petals, a flock of birds, to surreal geometric patterns. A certain twinkle is added to the pieces with texture, sheen and materials like mineral powders. Stars twinkle because of turbulence in the atmosphere of the Earth- but Kai and Sunny turn this into something delicate and almost peaceful. Take a look at photos from opening night below, courtesy of Kai and Sunny. “Lots of Bits of Stars” by Kai and Sunny is on view at Jonathan LeVine Gallery through December 20th.


Thanks to Hi-Fructose Magazine for covering the opening night. Thanks for the great review Caro!



CLICK HERE FOR HI-FRUCTOSE ARTICLE ON THE SHOW




 

Kai & Sunny + Jonathan LeVine


Kai & Sunny


Kai & Sunny + Shepard Fairey


Kai + Dface


Bil Blast + Os Gemeos


Taku Obata + Kai


'Jonathen LeVine Gallery - New York - 2014'

NOW OPEN

27 | 11 | 2014

Solo Exhibition - Lots of Bits of Star

529 West 20th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10011

22nd November - 20th December 2014

www.jonathanlevinegallery.com



CLICK HERE FOR BUYERS PREVIEW


CLICK HERE FOR SHOW PRINT



NEW YORK, NY (November 5, 2014) — Jonathan LeVine Gallery is pleased to present Lots of Bits of Star, a series of new works by the London-based artist duo Kai & Sunny in what will be their first solo exhibition in New York. In conjunction with the exhibition, the artists will release a new print edition and an exclusive box set edition, both available for purchase at the opening reception.


Primarily inspired by nature, works by Kai & Sunny depict stylized imagery of flora and fauna. By reducing natural forms to geometric patterns, the artists’ collaborative work blurs the gap between fine art and design. Their process begins with hand-drawn sketches that undergo various stages, including digital, before the final result: hand-finished and pulled monochromatic screen prints on wood, copper and paper. Before printing, the artists infuse their inks with mineral powders, to achieve a distinct texture and sheen.


The works in Lots of Bits of Star revolve around contradicting perceptions of the natural world, balancing the serene with the fierce, the fragile with the stable and the vulnerable with the assertive. Seemingly innocent natural subjects are layered with dark undertones, hinting at the subversion that occurs in the wild and beyond. As Kai states, “Sunny and I use nature in our work to connect with people, to provoke thoughts and memories. We like the idea of showing something you can’t actually see and asking bigger questions.”


Lots of Bits of Star will also include carvings, letterpress prints and ink works on paper, as well as an original collaboration with Shepard Fairey. Additionally, an exclusive poem was written by Alex Maas, a member of the psychedelic rock band, The Black Angels, as a direct response to the works in the exhibition. Maas and friend, Toydrum, have also created a musical composition exclusively for the exhibition, which explores how music and the written word impact Kai & Sunny’s work. A limited number of CDs with download codes will be available to guests attending the opening reception. Follow the link for a free download: www.kaiandsunny.com


Opening reception attended by Os Gemeos, Bil Blast, Doze Green, Tomo kazumatsuyama, Rostarr, D*face and Taku Obata



ABOUT THE ARTIST

Kai & Sunny (born 1975 and 1977, respectively) are a London-based artist duo. They both graduated from the Epsom School of Art in Surrey, United Kingdom with degrees in Art and Design. They have collaborated with Alexander McQueen, Shepard Fairey and have won numerous accolades, including a 2012 D&AD Design Award. Works by Kai & Sunny have been exhibited internationally at institutions such as Haunch of Venison, and are included in the Victoria & Albert Museum Print Archive Collection.




 

'The Reason I Jump' on the Daily Show with John Stewart

04 | 10 | 2013

'The Reason I Jump' on The Daily Show with John Stewart. It really is an inspiring book! Sunny and I had the privilege to art direct, illustrate and design the book. It inspired our 'Caught By The Nest' show in Los Angeles

Watch the interview here

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKxiJ-kWve0

 

Caught By The Nest - Kai and Sunny - Opening evening

10 | 09 | 2013

The opening on Saturday night at Subliminal Projects in Los Angeles was amazing. We were overwhelmed and humbled by the turn out.

We would like to thank everybody who came and a special thanks to Shepard and Amanda Fairey for making it happen. Thanks to Louisa St. Pierre from Bernstein & Andriulli and Tamsin Lonsdale from The Supper Club for arranging the preview dinner.

The show is now open until October 7th at Subliminal Projects, 1331 W.Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

 

Caught By The Nest - Kai and Sunny - Preview evening

07 | 09 | 2013

Preview evening and talk for our show 'Caught By The Nest' at Subliminal Projects in Los Angeles.

Thanks to @obeygiant #shepardfairey @subliminalprojects @bareps @TheSupperClub

Fantastic preview followed by a great dinner! Now ready for the opening!

#shakespearsister #bananarama @garybaseman

 

Kai and Sunny x Shepard Fairey print release

04 | 09 | 2013

We are showing Kai & Sunny this weekend at Subliminal projects and their work is amazing.

I was fortunate enough to do a print collaboration with them and it turned out very beautifully. There are two color ways in the screen print edition: black and silver, and black and light gold. The metallic is more luminous than most and has to be seen in person. The print is on premium rag paper with deckled edges and there is an embossed Kai & Sunny logo in the lower right. The prints are signed and numbered by Kai & Sunny and me. The whole Kai & Sunny "Caught By The Nest" show is gorgeous and has to be seen in person. I hope to see you Saturday!

A limited quantity of both editions will available at the Opening Reception for In-person purchases ONLY. OBEY GIANT will be releasing the full editions online on September 12th, 2013 at a Random Time. Each print is $125 and will be limited to 1 print per person/per household. For more information please visit the obeygiant.com website.

-Shepard

Kai & Sunny x Shepard Fairey Collaborative Print

Black & Sliver Stardust

Black & Gold Stardust

Hand pulled 2 colour screen print

On 100% cotton somerset satin 300 gsm

Unframed: 57 x 76 cm (22.4 x 29.9 Inch)

Edition of 200 each

S&N by Kai & Sunny and Shepard

$125

SUBLIMINAL PROJECTS Presents Caught By The Nest by Kai & Sunny

Opening Saturday, September 7th • 8 - 11pm

 

SUBLIMINAL PROJECTS presents KAI & SUNNY: CAUGHT BY THE NEST

19 | 08 | 2013

The exhibition will feature a collaborative print by Shepard Fairey and Kai & Sunny as well as a giveaway CD by Toy Drum and Tim Goldsworthy, both made exclusively for the show at SUBLIMINAL PROJECTS. David Mitchell has also written an exclusive short story titled Lots Of Bits Of Star in response to the works in Caught By The Nest.

Special thanks to Shepard Fairey for making it happen!

More info on the show:

subliminalprojects.com

 

Letter Press Box Set - Production

18 | 08 | 2013

Images from the making of our new letter press box sets. They are now finished and ready for our up and coming solo show in L.A early next month.

Thanks to the team @typoretum for their patience and an excellent job.

More to follow on the show....

 

Southbank Centre - Royal Festival Hall - Kai and Sunny - Migration South Show

04 | 06 | 2013

Our 'Migration South' show is now open for members in the members area - level 6 Royal Festival Hall.

'Migration South' is a retrospective exhibition. The works on display are from our 'Flower Show' series and our recent 'Diverse Elements' show.

The title piece from the show 'Migration South' has been commissioned especially for the Southbank Centre and is part of the show.

The show will run until August. Here are some pictures from the show.

Covered by Arrested Motion

arrestedmotion.com

 

Southbank Centre - Royal Festival Hall - Kai and Sunny Lecture

23 | 05 | 2013

Thanks to everybody who attended our talk last night at the Royal Festival Hall.

Sunny and I had a great evening and met some fantastic people.

Our 'Migration South' show is now open for members in the members area - level 6 Royal Festival Hall.

The show will run until August.

Special thanks to Annie Wong and Silvia Melchi for inviting us to speak.

www.southbankcentre.co.uk

 

Diverse Elements - Pertwee Anderson and Gold

18 | 03 | 2013

Thanks to all who made it on Thursday night for the opening. The night was a huge success.

Special thanks to @PAandG @DaydreamingProj and @JBPR_

For those who couldn't make the opening the show's open until April 6th

The opeing was attended by many including: Leigh Message, Sean Pertwee, James Lavelle, Nick Leslau, Maxine Leslau.

Please email for more info on the show and a buyers guide: info@pertweeandersongold.com

Pertwee Anderson and Gold, 15 Bateman Street, Soho W1D 3AQ

www.pertweeandersongold.com

Photography by Paul Wesley Griggs and Jo Brooks PR

 

Diverse Elements - Pertwee Anderson and Gold

05 | 03 | 2013

Sunny and I are thrilled to announce our forthcoming show at Pertwee Anderson and Gold for an exhibition of new works.

Private View: Thursday 14th March, from 6pm – 9pm RSVP– info@pertweeandersongold.com

The show is titled 'Diverse Elements' and is open to the public from the 15th March to 6th April 2013.

www.pertweeandersongold.com

 

Migration West Mural St Katharine Docks - London E1W

18 | 02 | 2013

Sunny and I installed our first mural this weekend at St Katharine Docks. Each bird has been silkscreened over the 20ft x 26ft wall and displays our Migration east print. Thanks to @DaydreamingProj and K2 screen printers for making it happen. Sunny and I are really pleased with the results.

www.skdocks.co.uk

 

Gordon Ramsey - Black Rose

15 | 02 | 2013

Nice to see our Black Rose piece at Gordon Ramsey's York & Albany restaurant.

 

Southbank Centre - Membership

04 | 02 | 2013

Sunny and I were commissioned by the Southbank Centre to produce an image that captured the spirit of the world-famous London arts centre.

Our illustration will be used for their membership pack, posters, press and all other media. The campaign will run for 2 years.

For more infomation on the membership pack and Southbank Centre.

www.southbankcentre.co.uk

www.southbankcentre.co.uk/membership

'The most vibrant arts centre in the country.' - The Guardian

 

Caesarstone - Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

20 | 12 | 2012

During our show at ADOasis @ The Raleigh - Miami, Sunny and I partnered with Caesarstone in creating limited edition coasters. The proceeds will go to the American Red Cross to benefit those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Caesarstone will match all coaster sales.

Coasters for the cause are now available for purchase online for $10 each. Please see link below.

www.caesarstoneus.com

 

ADOasis @ The Raleigh - Art Basel - Miami - 2012

11 | 12 | 2012

Images from our show at ADOasis @ The Raleigh during Art Basel - Miami. With Special guest Pedro Alonzo curator of ICA/Boston. Music by DJ Paul Sevigny. The opening was a great success and we met some amazing people!

The night was attended by many including: John Barman, Stephen Dorff, Mistrella Murphy, Jane Seymour, Sean Flynn, Giulio Capua, Mark Cunningham, Paz de La Huerta, Simon Rex, Kate Mara, John Mara Jr, Zosia Mamet, Elena Satine, Daniel Sunjata, Scout Willis, Le Call, Sam Cochran.

Sunny and I would like to thank Mark Cunningham and team of Mark Cunningham Inc. We would also like to thank Erica Boeke, Andrew Kilbourn and team of Architectural Digest who invited us to show.

www.markcunninghaminc.com

www.architecturaldigest.com

 

Wynwood walls - Art Basel - Miami - 2012

11 | 12 | 2012

Hanging out at Wynwood Walls with the crew - Art Basel - Miami. Great night! @wynwoodwalls @OBEYGIANT @AMANDA_FAIREY @DFaceOfficial @anthonyLISTER @coreyhelford @StolenSpaceLDN #TheLondonPolice

 

Creative Education Academies - Talk and Programme

06 | 11 | 2012

Sunny and I were asked by Emily Campbell (Creative Education Academies Director of Programmes) to help write and present a course on patterns for eleven year old students at Abbeyfield School in Northampton. The school is one of seven Academies Emily is working with on their design programme.

Sunny and I had a great day working with 250 students. We gave a talk on our own work and a talk on the relationship between maths and pattern. Throughout the day we set them exercises based around maths and pattern. The course will be implemented throughout the other schools and into its programme moving forward.

We would like to say thanks to Emily for inviting us and all the course teachers who helped make the day a great success. Sunny and I had a fantastic day and the students came up with some great work.

Infomation on Creative Education Academies:

www.creativeeducationacademies.org.uk

www.abbeyfieldschool.org.uk

 

Just an Illusion by Kai and Sunny for Oki-ni

30 | 10 | 2012

This exclusive mini t-shirt collection for Oki-ni is entitled 'Just An Illusion'. The T-shirts are limited to 100 t-shirts over the 4 styles.

Crafted from soft premium cotton, the t-shirt is a regular-fitting crewneck design. It is silkscreen printed and comes paired with a CD.

As part of the collection there will be a mix CD 'Just An Illusion'. The mix has been created by Pablo Clements (Unkle) and the Evangelist. The mix CD will be free with each T-shirt.

Evangelist: Pablo Clements, James Griffith and Gavin Clark are also known as three members of Unkle.

You can buy the t-shirts here: www.oki-ni.com

Listen the the mix here: www.oki-ni.com/mix

 

Kai and Sunny - RIP Terry Callier

29 | 10 | 2012

RIP Terry Callier. It was a huge privilege to design a couple of his record sleeves. He was a special and talented man.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

Kai and Sunny - Guardian Master Classes

5 | 10 | 2012

Just received our new prints that we will be giving away on the 17th October as part of our talk for 'Guardian Master Classes'.

The prints will be an edition of 50 and will be signed and numbered.

Paul Willougby of Little White Lies has curated the event.

Whether hard-drawn or computer-crafted, illustration is thriving in the UK. Running over four evenings this masterclass will feature talks and Q&A sessions, Paul Willoughby will welcome some of the leading figures in illustration today, working in a range of different disciplines

Speakers: Adrian Johnson, Paul Davis, David Downton, Kai and Sunny, Malika Favre, Noma Bar, Yulia Brodskaya.

71a Leonard Street, London EC2A

More info here;

www.guardian.co.uk/guardian-masterclasses

 

Kai and Sunny - Guardian Master Classes

17 | 09 | 2012

On the 17th October Sunny and I have been asked by 'The Guardian' to give a talk on our work, curated by Paul Willougby of Little White Lies.

Sunny and I will be giving away 2 A5 print editions of 50 on the night.

Whether hard-drawn or computer-crafted, illustration is thriving in the UK. Running over four evenings this masterclass will feature talks and Q&A sessions, Paul Willoughby will welcome some of the leading figures in illustration today, working in a range of different disciplines

Speakers: Adrian Johnson, Paul Davis, David Downton, Kai and Sunny, Malika Favre, Noma Bar, Yulia Brodskaya.

71a Leonard Street, London EC2A

More info here;

www.guardian.co.uk/guardian-masterclasses

 

Kai and Sunny - MTV RE:DEFINE

12 | 09 | 2012

Sunny and I have been asked by The Future Tense to be part of RE:DEFINE 2012 The MTV staying alive foundation's Aids benefit art exhibition and auction in Dallas. Hosted at The Goss-Michael Foundation. The show brings together a selection of the world's most exciting contempoary artists, including Mat Collishaw, Ralf Kaspers, Ryan McGinness, Michael Craig Martin, Jen Stark and Kai and Sunny.

The works commissioned for this project will be displayed to the public from Friday 14th September, with a gala reception and auction event taking place on the evening of Saturday September 22nd, 2012. The auction will be hosted by Simon de Pury, Chairman of Phillips de Pury & Company.

All proceeds from sales will benefit the MTV Staying Alive Foundation.

The MTV Staying Alive Foundation is a global HIV prevention and awarenss charity that is 100% donor funded. The Foundation operates with a simple vision - to stop the spread of HIV before it starts. By funding young people running grassroots prevention projects, and producing content that raises awarenss to global youth, the Foundation fights HIV the smart way..

More to follow....

www.mtvredefine.com

www.mtvredefine.com/artists

www.mtvredefine.com/media

 

Kai and Sunny - Space//Form

20 | 08 | 2012

Sunny and I are really pleased to be part of a show curated by Sven Davis of Arrested Motion next month in Portland, Oregon. The show is called Space//Form and will be shown at the breezeblockgallery from Sept 6th - 29th.

Artists include: @einesigns @chloeearly @garytaxali @mcfetridge @dalek2012 @kaiandsunny etc.

More to follow....

www.breezeblockgallery.com

www.arrestedmotion.com

 

Kai and Sunny For Oki-ni

30 | 07 | 2012

Sunny and I are pleased to announce we are working on a mini t-shirt collection as a collaboration with Oki-ni.

This mini line will be realeased in September as a limited edition range and will be exclusive from Oki-ni and our website.

Pablo from Unkle will be producing an exclusive mix CD as part of the range and each t-shirt will come with a CD

Oki-ni was founded in September 2001 today it's a store and global online destination. The ethos of the brand is to discover and break the most inspiring brands and products available, while hosting them in an environment that is rich, inspiring and innovative.

Brands include: Alexander McQueen, Comme des Garcon, Jil Sander, Masion Martin Margiela, Paul Smith, Raf Simons etc.

www.oki-ni.com

 

Kai and Sunny - Gerald Dog Sculpture - Lazerian

18 | 07 | 2012

Paper Dog sculpture by Lazerian using our 'Flower Print' silkscreen.

The sculpture is a work in progress and we are very happy with the results. Thanks Liam!

 

Little White Lies - Issue 38 - D&AD Award

11 | 07 | 2012

Sunny and I just found out we have won a D&AD award for our cover illustration for 'Little White Lies'. Along with Designer: Angus MacPherson, Creative Director: Paul Willoughby, Editor: Matt Bochenski and Illustrator: Lauren Gentry.

We were commissioned to create Issue 38 for the 'Little White Lies' cover 'Another Earth'. The cover was a duel cover, black on white or white on black.

The release focuses on Mike Cahill's existential sci-fi drama Another Earth – in which newcomer Brit Marling faces the prospect of meeting her intergallactic twin upon discovery of a duplicate Earth.

www.dandad.org/awards

www.youtube.com

 

Daydreaming with… The Hong Kong Edition

22 | 06 | 2012

A few more images from the Daydreaming with… show that finished earlier this month in Hong Kong. The show received a fantastic response with nearly 17,000 visitors.

The show brought together over 30 local and international award-winning artists with Music by UNKLE including Nathan Coley, Polly Borland, Jamie Shovlin, Warren Du Preez & Nick Thorton-Jones, Futura, Simon Birch, 3D and Kai and Sunny.

More info on the show: www.daydreamingwith.com

 

1800 Tequila Event

15 | 06 | 2012

Wednesday night Sunny and I were in New York to celebrate the fourth 1800 Essential Artists series along with other artists, Stephen Bliss, Tara McPherson, Nathan Fox, Ilovedust and Sandro Tchikovani.

Fantastic event and we are thrilled with the results. Much thanks to Greg at Proximo Spirits, @SPINmagazine and @bareps

 

St Brides Illustration Conference

14 | 05 | 2012

The St Brides Illustration conference Sunny and I will be speaking at has been postponed until September.

Speakers: Kai and Sunny, Ben Flynn (Eine), John Lawrence, Linzie Hunter, Nic Rawling, Peter Schrank, Helen Stephens, Martin O’Neill.

Curated by Becky Chilcott. The event will take place at Bridewell Hall, St Bride Library, Bride Lane, Fleet Street, London EC4Y.

For more info on the event please go to links below:

www.stbride.org

www.designweek.co.uk

 

Daydreaming with… The Hong Kong Edition

05 | 05 | 2012

A few images from the Daydreaming with... show that opened last night in Hong Kong. 2nd Image left to right shows our pieces: Wild Flower, Dandy and Sycamore Seed, Ian Monroe, 3D and Futura.

The show brings together over 30 local and international award-winning artists with Music by UNKLE including Nathan Coley, Polly Borland, Jamie Shovlin, Warren Du Preez & Nick Thorton-Jones, Futura, Simon Birch, 3D and Kai and Sunny.

More info on the show: www.daydreamingwith.com

 

Daydreaming with… The Hong Kong Edition

02 | 05 | 2012

Sunny and I would like to invite you to Daydreaming with… The Hong Kong Edition.

The show brings together over 30 local and international award-winning artists with Music by UNKLE including Nathan Coley, Polly Borland, Jamie Shovlin, Warren Du Preez & Nick Thorton-Jones, Futura, Simon Birch, 3D and Kai and Sunny.

If you happen to be in Hong Kong on Friday, 4May 6:30pm - 10.30pm we would be very happy if you could make it. rsvp@thefutureindustries.com

More info on the show: www.daydreamingwith.com

 

Dandy - Print Release

01 | 05 | 2012

Sunny and I will be releasing a print edition of our Dandy print later this week direct from our website.

Hand pulled 2 colour screen print - light gray and black

On 100% cotton somerset satin white 300gsm paper

Size: 76cm x 57cmm. Edition 100. Price £60

Our print will be released at the same time as the large original goes on show at Daydreaming with... The Hong Kong Edition. Opens 4 MAY - 7 JUNE 2012. Artistree, Taikoo Place, Hong Kong.

More info on the show here: www.daydreamingwith.com

 

Daydreaming with... The Hong Kong Edition

30 | 04 | 2012

Thanks to SCMP, Hong Kong’s leading English language newspaper for featuring our Dandy print which is part of Daydreaming with... The Hong Kong Edition show which opens on 4 MAY - 7 JUNE 2012. Artistree, Taikoo Place, Hong Kong.

The article features artwork by Daydreaming artists Oswaldo Macia, Cang Xin, Futura, Kai & Sunny, Wing Shya, and Warren du Preez & Nick Thornton Jones, as well as an in-depth interview with curators James Lavelle and Simon Birch..

More info on the show here: www.daydreamingwith.com

 

CREATIVE REVIEW - March 2012 Issue

06 | 03 | 2012

Thanks to Creative Review for the article on our book covers in this months issue - page 48.

Thanks to David Mitchell for his contribution and his comments. Please see article below.

These days, the designer's relationship with the author is usually more distanced; the work produced is often the result of an art director's brief, or direct engagement with the text, rather than the writer. In 2004 designers Kai & Sunny were commissioned by Alasdair Oliver at Hodder to design and illustrate the cover of David Mitchell's novel, Cloud Atlas. The idea, says Kai Clements, was to create a cover that "attempts to circle the globe and reaches from the 19th century to the future". No mean feat. But Mitchell recalls "inwardly glowing with unearned gratification at how a single design could somehow evoke Victoriana, 70's prog-rock and a post-apocalyptic future. That was the moment when I understood that brilliant designers don't merely make artwork like the rest of us, only to a more-practised and higher level," he says, " rather, brilliant designers are brilliant because their brains are wired differently."

According to Mitchell, Kai & Sunny's approach (carried to a further three of his books) was to evoke the "structure of a text on which the content is hung", rather than picking up on an element of the plot, or referencing a character or motif from the story. " A competent but average designer might read a novel called Chekhov's Cat, notice there's a lot of cats in it, and knock up a decent cover with a cat looking inscrutable," says Mitchell. But in reflecting the "symmetry" of Cloud Atlas; and the "interconnected narratives" within Ghostwritten in a single image, Kai & Sunny could then unite the books by employing a similar aesthetic and approach to decorative typography across all three. A more straight forward symbolic approach was used for Mitchell's Black Swan Green - the heads of wheat echoing the cycle of life that animates the story.

 

SHELTER - Up My Street Auction

05 | 03 | 2012

Sunny and I have donated a piece of work in support of Shelter.

Up My Street brings together 40 celebrated artists, photographers and designers, who have each created a piece of art portraying an element of a street they have an emotional connection to.

Featured artists include Jake and Dinos Chapman, Eine, Antony Gormley, Patrick Hughes, Grayson Perry and Kai and Sunny.

Every item from Up My Street will be sold through auction, with all proceeds going to Shelter’s vital work to support those who are homeless or in desperate housing need.

The Up My Street exhibition will take place at The Coningsby Gallery in London from Monday 5 to Thursday 8 March 2012. It is open to the general public and entry is free.

Bid now on the Online Auction: www.england.shelter.org.uk

 

NEW Print Release - Thursday 9th Feb

05 | 02 | 2012

As part of the 'Love & Hate' show at the 'Stolen Space Gallery' we will be releasing a NEW limited edition print. Section of print shown here.

The print is called 'Broken Flower - Love Me Love Me Not'.

Hand Pulled 2 Colour Screen Print - White Glitter and Black. On 100% Cotton Somerset Satin White 300gsm Paper. Size: 76cm x 57cm.

Price £60.

The print will be released on Thursday 9th Feb from our website and Stolen Space Gallery. www.stolenspace.com

The show sets out to celebrate... and mourn... Valentines Day. Artists include: D*Face, Eine, Chloe Early, Word To Mother, Kai and Sunny...

www.kaiandsunny.com

 

Victoria & Albert Museum - Migration East

11 | 01 | 2012

Sunny and I are delighted to have been informed a piece of our work has been included into the Victoria & Albert Museum Collection.

Our Migration East print has been accepted as part of the Ghost of Gone Birds portfolio by Frances Rankine - Curator of Prints.

 

Art Against Knives - Auction - Town Hall Hotel

Bethnal Green - E2 9NF - London - 15 | 12 | 2011

14 | 12 | 2011

Sunny and I have donated a piece of work in support of this great cause.

Held at the decadent Town Hall Hotel with a champagne reception, 3-course dining experience by The Rebel Dining Society, and art auction hosted by Sotheby’s – including works by Antony Gormley, Wolfgang Tillmans, Will Broome, Philip Treacey, Hussein Chalayan and Kai and Sunny – the evening promises to be as exhilarating and creative as our Art Against Knives reputation.

With room for just 100 guests, tickets are extremely limited. Dinner, drinks, entertainment, entry to the auction, and one or two limited edition souvenirs is priced at £200 a head, or £1,500 for a table of 10.

 

Kai and Sunny Exhibit - Art Basel - AD Oasis @ The Raleigh - Miami Beach

07 | 12 | 2011

1800 Colección celebrated Art Basel 2011 with an exhibition by Kai and Sunny at The Raleigh - AD Oasis - Miami Beach.

The AD Oasis area was designed by Mark Cunningham and as part of the 3 day event Bernstein & Andriulli and The Supper Club invited 50 VIPs who enjoyed a sumptuous breakfast and tasted 1800 Tequila Colección. All set against the dramatic back drop of an exhibition of Kai and Sunny's graphic, monochromatic "Flower Series".

Artists Gary Baseman, Kai and Sunny, Vivian Rosenthal and Product and Industrial designer Demian Repucci, explored the broad theme of "The Intersection of Art and Design" in a lively panel discussion chaired by Bernstein and Andriulli's Louisa St.Pierre.

 

Box Set 2 - Released this week.

28 | 11 | 2011

A3 Limited Edition Box Set - The Flower Show - Series 2

Series 2 includes the other images from 'The Flower Show' and a new image called 'Wild Flower'.

We have decided to produce a second box set due to a no. of enquiries. The first box set has sold.

1 colour Heavy Impression on Somerset Velvet 300gsm

(297mm x 420mm)

Signed and Numbered

300gsm Somerset Velvet stock

Limited Edition Of 50

The box set will be available from 'Stolen Space' website as part of the 'Wild Life' show and our website.

Released later this week!

 

Art Basel - Miami

14 | 11 | 2011

Prints all packed and shipped. Ready for a show on the 3rd December as part of Art Basel - Miami

More to follow...

 

Little White Lies - Issue 38

27 | 10 | 2011

We have just been commissioned to create the new 'Little White Lies' duel covers.

The release focuses on Mike Cahill’s existential sci-fi drama Another Earth – in which newcomer Brit Marling faces the prospect of meeting her intergallactic twin upon discovery of a duplicate Earth.

Interesting stuff!

More info on the link below.

www.littlewhitelies.co.uk/blog

 

GHOSTS OF GONE BIRDS - London

19 | 10 | 2011

Sunny and I are excited to be exhibiting a new triptych series for this impressive show.

GHOSTS OF GONE BIRDS will be presenting its latest show at the Rochelle School, Arnold Circus, Shoreditch, London E2 7ES from Nov.2 – 23rd featuring over 200 new works from artists as diverse as Sir Peter Blake, Ralph Steadman, Charming Baker, Rob Ryan, Kai & Sunny, HelloVon and Russell Maurice. The show is dedicated to breathing artistic life back into the bird species we have lost. There will be live printing, talks, readings and performances.

50% of all profits from work sold will go to charity.

www.ghostsofgonebirds.com

 

125 Magazine - Escape Issue

17 | 10 | 2011

Kai and Sunny interview by Philip Goodfellow in the 'Escape' Issue of '125 Magazine'

Other interviews include: Sir Peter Blake, Paolo Roversi, Nicola Formichetti, Susie Bubble, Hans Ulrich Obrist and Brian Bdi

www.125magazine.com

 

Ghost Flower - Print Edition

05 | 09 | 2011

Due to a number of enquires we are releasing Ghost Flower - Print Edition later this week.

The large format original from 'The Flower Show' has SOLD OUT.

Signed and Numbered of 40.

Hand Pulled 2 Colour Print - Glittering Silver and Black.

On 100% Cotton Somerset Satin White 300gsm Paper.

Size 76cm x 57cm

Price: £60 + P&P

This print has SOLD.

 

The Sunday Telegraph - Cloud Computing

01 | 08 | 2011

Cover + Spread illustration for The Sunday Telegraph 31/8/2011.

Supplement - Cloud Computing by Microsoft.

 

Asbestos Curtain - Gallery Launch

26 | 07 | 2011

This Thursday July 28th sees The Goodhood Store commence an exciting new project. Opening the doors for the first time to The Goodhood Workshop and working in conjunction with Galleries Goldstein - a new contemporary art gallery under the converged name of G.A.G, an anagram for Galleries Goldstein at Goodhood. The project as a whole seeks to highlight exciting, new and thought provoking art from around the world. The inaugural show entitled Asbestos Curtain exhibits work that falls under the MOMA defined term 'Comic Abstraction.' Including work from an international roster of respected artists, who's work while varied is united by a common feeling of surrealism in comic/cartoon art.

July 28th, 6-9pm, 20 Coronet Street, London, N1 6HD

www.galleriesgoldstein.com

 

KAI AND SUNNY - SHOW PRINT

15 | 07 | 2011

The Show Print has now SOLD - Thank you!

Stolen Space Gallery

The Old Truman Brewery 91 Brick Lane London E1 6QL

T: 0207 247 2684 E: info@stolenspace.com

www.stolenspace.com

 

KAI AND SUNNY - THE FLOWER SHOW

23 | 06 | 2011

Due to popular demand the show has been extended to Sunday 3rd July

Stolen Space Gallery

The Old Truman Brewery 91 Brick Lane London E1 6QL

T: 0207 247 2684 E: info@stolenspace.com

www.stolenspace.com

 

KAI AND SUNNY - THE FLOWER SHOW

08 | 06 | 2011

Show runs: 3rd June - 26th June

Images from the Private View on the 2nd June.

Stolen Space Gallery

The Old Truman Brewery 91 Brick Lane London E1 6QL

T: 0207 247 2684 E: info@stolenspace.com

www.stolenspace.com

 

THE FLOWER SHOW - Audio Visual

06 | 06 | 2011

The Gardener by David Mitchell. Listen to Chris Moran reading the story, over images from the Flower Show. The Booker-shortlisted author has written an exclusive short story, The Gardener, to accompany the artists' silkscreen images of flowers. The duo have previously designed Mitchell's books, including the cover for Cloud Atlas.

Monday 6 June 2011

guardian.co.uk

 

KAI AND SUNNY - THE FLOWER SHOW

03 | 06 | 2011

Show runs: 3rd June - 26th June

The new show features a series of monotone works, highlighted in glittering silver, which explore the word 'flower'. These include large-scale, silkscreened images which illustrate the complexity of the flower. This latest work demonstrates Kai and Sunny's continuing intricacy and connection with nature but also shows a developing maturity and intensity.

Stolen Space Gallery

The Old Truman Brewery 91 Brick Lane London E1 6QL

T: 0207 247 2684 E: info@stolenspace.com

www.stolenspace.com

 

KAI AND SUNNY - THE FLOWER SHOW

23 | 05 | 2011

Images from the letterpress printing for the box set which includes the 'Gardener' short story by David Mitchell.

Invites going out tomorrow.

Private view: Thursday 2nd June 6-9pm

Show runs: 3rd June - 26th June

The work of Kai and Sunny appears in many arenas of art. They have won numerous accolades including a D&AD award in illustration/design. Their intricate, natural and sometimes sinister design style has earned them commissions for David Mitchell book covers, art direction for Alexander McQueen and advertising campaigns for global brands including Adobe and Apple.

Their new exhibition, 'The Flower Show', follows the success of previous sell-out solo shows: 'What A Wonderful World' (2009) and 'Return To The Wild' (2010) at the Stolen Space Gallery, London, and their continued collaboration with Daydreaming with... James Lavelle at Haunch of Venison, London (2010).

The new show features a series of monotone works, highlighted in glittering silver, which explore the word 'flower'. These include large-scale, silkscreened images which illustrate the complexity of the flower. This latest work demonstrates Kai and Sunny's continuing intricacy and connection with nature but also shows a developing maturity and intensity.

Stolen Space Gallery

The Old Truman Brewery 91 Brick Lane London E1 6QL

T: 0207 247 2684 E: info@stolenspace.com

www.stolenspace.com

 

KAI AND SUNNY - THE FLOWER SHOW

18 | 05 | 2011

A few images from our new show which starts in a couple of weeks.

Invites going out early next week.

Private view: Thursday 2nd June 6-9pm

Show runs: 3rd June - 26th June

The work of Kai and Sunny appears in many arenas of art. They have won numerous accolades including a D&AD award in illustration/design. Their intricate, natural and sometimes sinister design style has earned them commissions for David Mitchell book covers, art direction for Alexander McQueen and advertising campaigns for global brands including Adobe and Apple.

Their new exhibition, 'The Flower Show', follows the success of previous sell-out solo shows: 'What A Wonderful World' (2009) and 'Return To The Wild' (2010) at the Stolen Space Gallery, London, and their continued collaboration with Daydreaming with... James Lavelle at Haunch of Venison, London (2010).

The new show features a series of monotone works, highlighted in glittering silver, which explore the word 'flower'. These include large-scale, silkscreened images which illustrate the complexity of the flower. This latest work demonstrates Kai and Sunny's continuing intricacy and connection with nature but also shows a developing maturity and intensity.

Stolen Space Gallery

The Old Truman Brewery 91 Brick Lane London E1 6QL

T: 0207 247 2684 E: info@stolenspace.com

www.stolenspace.com

 

WALLPAPER COMPETITION

19 | 04 | 2011

We are offering you the chance to win this 'Call of the Wild' Limited Edition Wallpaper.

White - Non Woven wallcovering, Roll Size 52cm x 10.05M, Straight Match 53cm, edition of 100 rolls.

Previously displayed: Selfridges - London, Liberty - London, Colette - Paris, Hotel Pelirocco - Brighton and Jaguar Shoes - London

Also available to buy here



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Terms & Conditions

1. Offer available until Thursday 5th May.
2. Offer not transferable and cannot be used in conjunction
with any other offer.
3. There is no cash alternative.
4. Standard UK delivery is 3-5 working days
(overseas delivery times may vary).
5. Offer is subject to the partner's own terms and conditions.
6. Offer only available online through kaiandsunny.com
7. Winner will be contacted via email after Thursday 5th May.

 

Kai and Sunny - Future Show

15 | 04 | 2011

THE FLOWER SHOW By Kai & Sunny 02.06.11 - 26.06.11

Stolenspace Gallery

Dray Walk, The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL

 

Kai and Sunny - Interview

15 | 04 | 2011

Checkout the Kai and Sunny interview on www.fadwebsite.com

 

Haunch of  Venison Gallery - 2010 - Limited Edition Silkscreen

2 | 02 | 2011

Art Exhibition - Daydreaming with...James Lavelle - By Kai and Sunny www.daydreamingwith.com

After the sell out print of  'Country-Tune-South-black'  we have had a number of enquiries about  'Country-Tune-North-black'  and have now made this print available.


Country-Tune-North-black
Hand Pulled 1 Colour Silkscreen
On Somerset Satin White - 300gsm
Limited Edition Of 30
Signed & Numbered
76cm x 57cm
£60 + p & p

AVAILABLE TO BUY HERE

 

Kai and Sunny - Stolen Space - group show

2 | 12 | 2010

Kai and Sunny part of the 'Stolen Space' group show 'Never Judge?' in association with 'Penguin Books'.

3rd - 19th December 2010

The show aims to celebrate the art of the book cover with a show entitled 'Never Judge?'

The gallery will be filled with original book covers exclusively created for the show by the gallery's favorite artists from around the world.

Artists include: D*FACE, EINE, Hellovon, Kai and Sunny, Shepard Fairey, WK Interact and many more.

www.stolenspace.com

 

Kai and Sunny new website

24 | 11 | 2010

After a month of collating and photographing imagery from past and present projects we are finally happy to say its ready.

We would like to thank Antony Morgan for the great work building the site. antony@antonymorgan.co.uk