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Abracadabra (Black)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Abracadabra (Black) is a 2022 hand-pulled screen print in an edition of 100, self-released by Cleon Peterson. At 12 x 22 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges, the black colorway distills Peterson's confrontational imagery into stark, high-contrast form. Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Each print is signed and numbered. Edition of 100. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The title's incantatory word play hints at illusion and manipulation, themes Peterson often layers beneath his depictions of force. The black colorway strips the composition to its graphic essentials, foregrounding silhouette and gesture. An edition of 100 places it in the more accessible tier of his self-released catalog.
Collector Perspective
The compact 12 x 22 inch format suits collectors with limited wall space or those assembling a grouping of Peterson works. The monochrome black treatment reads with maximum graphic punch and frames cleanly against bone paper. Signed and numbered directly by the artist, it carries the straightforward provenance of a self-release.
Historical Context
Peterson built his reputation on reducing scenes of conflict to two-tone silhouette, a strategy that turns individual violence into universal parable. Titles like Abracadabra add a layer of irony, framing brutality as sleight of hand. This 2022 self-release reflects his ongoing independence from traditional print publishers.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2022
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 22 x 12 inches; 12 x 22 inch, hand-pulled screen print. Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Each print is signed and numbered. Edition of 100.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Cleon Peterson's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2022 and attributes the edition to Cleon Peterson (Self Released).
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Cleon Peterson (Self Released). That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Cleon Peterson — official site — Cleon Peterson studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Cleon Peterson — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Cleon Peterson (Q124215748) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
The edition is limited to 100 hand-pulled screen prints, each signed and numbered.
What are the dimensions?
The print measures 12 x 22 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
Is this a one-color print?
This is the Black colorway, rendered in Peterson's high-contrast graphic style.
Who published it?
It was self-released by Cleon Peterson in 2022.
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