Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Between Man & God (Black)
Summary
"Between Man & God (Black)" is a 2018 hand-pulled screen print in a vertical 28 x 43 inch format, self-released by Cleon Peterson in a limited edition of 150. Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges and signed and numbered by the artist, its tall composition and title reach toward the metaphysical.
Why It Matters
The title introduces a theological dimension uncommon in Peterson's largely secular scenes of conflict, framing the human figure in relation to the divine or to systems of ultimate authority. The dominant black treatment and elongated vertical format lend the work an altarpiece-like solemnity, elevating his usual brutality toward the sacred.
Collector Perspective
The 28 x 43 inch vertical format is distinctive within Peterson's catalog and reads as a statement piece for tall wall spaces. Self-released in an edition of 150 on archival Coventry Rag stock, signed and numbered, it offers strong scale and a thematically ambitious subject that sets it apart from his more literal violence prints.
Historical Context
Issued in 2018, the print connects Peterson's iconography of power to older traditions of religious and hierarchical imagery, where the relationship between mortals and higher authority was rendered in monumental, vertical compositions. It reframes his contemporary critique through a long art-historical lens of divine and worldly power.
FAQ
What is unusual about this print's format?
Its tall 28 x 43 inch vertical composition, distinct from Peterson's more common formats.
What theme does it explore?
The relationship between humanity and the divine or ultimate authority.
What is the edition size?
A limited edition of 150, signed and numbered by the artist.
How was it released?
It was self-released by Cleon Peterson on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper.
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.