Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Burnout (White)
Summary
"Burnout (White)" is a 2021 hand-pulled screen print by Cleon Peterson in a signed, numbered edition of 100. At 16 x 16 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges, this white colorway inverts Peterson's usual ground, letting his figures read against light rather than dark for a cooler, more exposed tension.
Why It Matters
The white variant demonstrates how Peterson's compositions shift meaning through ground color alone. Where his black works feel nocturnal and menacing, the white treatment stages the same violence in stark daylight, an editorial choice that gives collectors a distinct emotional register within the artist's tightly controlled monochrome system.
Collector Perspective
Colorway variants like this white edition are prized for pairing: many collectors seek the black and white treatments together as a diptych. The square 16 inch format and edition of 100 keep it accessible, while the hand-pulled printing and archival paper support long-term condition and display value.
Historical Context
Part of Peterson's 2021 self-released output, "Burnout" continues his study of exhaustion and collapse under pressure, themes that recur across his figures locked in struggle. The white ground aligns with a strand of his practice that uses inverted tonality to reframe the same brutal choreography in a different light.
FAQ
What is the difference between the white and black versions?
This is the white colorway, staging Peterson's figures against a light ground rather than his typical dark field, which changes the mood while keeping the composition.
What are the dimensions?
16 x 16 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
How many exist?
It is a signed and numbered limited edition of 100.
Was it published by a gallery?
No, it was self-released directly by Cleon Peterson.
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.