Cleon Peterson
Cleon Peterson
Stark scenes of power, violence, and order.
Cleon Peterson is an American artist (b. 1973, Seattle; based in Los Angeles) known for stark, high-contrast compositions — usually black and white, often with a single accent of red — depicting scenes of power, conflict, and social order.
His flattened, graphic figures and frieze-like violence draw on classical relief, punk, and skate graphics. He works across screenprints, paintings, and sculpture, and has collaborated widely, including with Shepard Fairey.
Gauntlet focus: signed, numbered screenprints, editions, and sculptures.
Primary value drivers: edition size, color variant, format (print vs. sculpture), and condition.
Buyer profile: contemporary and street-adjacent collectors seeking a bold graphic entry point.
Why collectors watch Cleon Peterson
An accessible entry into serious contemporary work — strong graphic identity, growing institutional attention, and a deep, tradeable print market.
Peterson’s work reads instantly and hangs hard. The print market gives collectors an affordable way in, while the paintings and sculptures anchor the top of a still-maturing market.
Cleon Peterson FAQ
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Signed and numbered screenprints, editioned works, and sculptures where available, presented with edition and condition detail.
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Edition size, color variant, format (print versus sculpture), condition, and demand for the specific image.
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Most editioned prints are signed and numbered; each listing states signature, edition, and documentation status.
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The print market is comparatively accessible, making it a common entry into contemporary street-adjacent collecting while paintings and sculpture hold the upper tier.
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