Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Balance Of Power (Black)
Summary
The black variant of Peterson's 2015 screen print published by Library Street Collective, a wide 20 by 40 inch hand-pulled sheet on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. The edition is limited to 75, each impression signed and numbered by the artist. Gallery publication and panoramic proportions distinguish it within his catalog.
Why It Matters
Published by Library Street Collective, a gallery central to Peterson's rise, this title carries institutional provenance and a small 75-piece run. The elongated 40 inch format and the theme named directly in the title, the balance of power, make it a signature statement of his core preoccupation at gallery scale.
Collector Perspective
Gallery publication adds provenance beyond the artist's signature and numbering, and 75 impressions is a tight run for a large horizontal work. The panoramic format is framing-intensive and display-forward. Even ink coverage across the wide sheet and intact deckled edges are the primary condition markers for strong impressions.
Historical Context
Detroit's Library Street Collective was an important early champion of Peterson, and this 2015 edition reflects that partnership. Balance Of Power names the tension animating his entire body of work, staging opposing figures in a frieze-like standoff that reads as both classical composition and contemporary allegory of dominance.
FAQ
Who published it?
Library Street Collective, a Detroit gallery that championed Peterson's early work.
What is the colorway?
This is the black variant; the image was also issued in gold.
What are the dimensions?
A wide horizontal sheet at 20 by 40 inches.
How many were made?
75 signed and numbered impressions.
About the Artist
Cleon Peterson (born 1973, Seattle) is an American artist known for stark, high-contrast compositions depicting scenes of violence, power, and social conflict. Working primarily in a limited palette — often black on a single bold ground — he renders chaotic tableaux of figures locked in struggle, exploring themes of authority, brutality, and moral disorder in contemporary society. His graphic, almost hieroglyphic style has appeared in paintings, murals, and a substantial catalogue of signed prints, as well as collaborations spanning fashion and public art. He is based in Los Angeles.
Collecting Cleon Peterson at Gauntlet Gallery
Which Cleon Peterson works should I collect?
His signed, numbered screenprints are the core of the market, prized for their bold duotone impact. Look for clean registration and strong condition. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes complete, well-preserved impressions with documentation.
How is a Cleon Peterson piece authenticated?
We sell his works with documented provenance and the edition's signature and numbering. Each piece is photographed as-is, including signature and edition details, so you can verify before purchase.
What drives value?
Edition size, image iconicity, color scheme, condition, and provenance drive value. Low-numbered, large-format, and hand-embellished works command the strongest premiums.