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American Still Life: I Dream In Red
Work Summary & Collector Notes
American Still Life: I Dream In Red is a 2026 first-edition, hand-pulled screen print self-released by Cleon Peterson in an edition of 35, at roughly 15 x 28.125 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. A companion to Shots Fired within the American Still Life series, its title fuses dreamscape and bloodshed in Peterson's signature panoramic format.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 35. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
"I dream in red" reads simultaneously as poetic and violent — the red of desire and the red of blood — a duality Peterson exploits throughout his work. As part of the American Still Life cycle, it frames the American subconscious as saturated with aggression, elevating the still-life tradition into pointed social critique.
Collector Perspective
Sharing the edition of 35 and 28-inch format of its Shots Fired companion, this print carries the same elevated scarcity and pairs naturally with it as a diptych within a collection. First-edition status adds appeal. Collectors should confirm numbering and inspect the long deckled edges and red registration across the wide sheet.
Historical Context
The American Still Life series represents a focused 2026 statement in which Peterson applies his brutalist figuration to distinctly American anxieties. "I Dream In Red" continues his long-standing use of the color red as a charged signifier of violence, extending motifs present since his earliest black-and-white and red bodies of work.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2026
- 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 28 x 15 inches; Hand-pulled screen print; On 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 35.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: The American Still Life series represents a focused 2026 statement in which Peterson applies his brutalist figuration to distinctly American anxieties. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2026 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
Is this related to Shots Fired?
Yes, both belong to the American Still Life series, share the edition of 35 and the elongated 15 x 28.125 inch format, and function well as a companion pair.
How limited is this edition?
It is a first edition limited to 35 impressions, hand-pulled on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
What is the meaning of the title?
'I Dream In Red' evokes both longing and bloodshed. Red is a recurring charged color in Peterson's practice, tying desire and violence together.
Was it published by a gallery?
No, it was self-released by Cleon Peterson in 2026, produced and distributed under the artist's own direction.
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