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Canceled (Black)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Canceled (Black)" is a 2021 hand-pulled screen print by Cleon Peterson, self-released in a signed and numbered edition of 100. Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges, the 16 x 16 inch square distills Peterson's monochrome vocabulary of confrontation into an accessible, small-format work suited to first-time and seasoned collectors alike.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Limited 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 lands squarely in a cultural moment, translating the language of public shaming and "cancellation" into Peterson's stark black-and-white idiom. It matters as a compact statement piece: the artist's larger themes of power and reprisal compressed to a square, entry-level format that carries the full weight of his graphic aggression.
Collector Perspective
At a modest square size with an edition of 100, this print is an approachable point of entry into Peterson's catalog. Collectors value the hand-pulled process, the archival Coventry Rag stock, and the signature and numbering. Its neutral black palette makes it a flexible hang that pairs cleanly with other duotone works in a collection.
Historical Context
Released in 2021 amid heightened debate over public accountability and online reprisal, "Canceled" sits within Peterson's ongoing examination of authority and mob dynamics. The self-released model, direct from the artist rather than a large publisher, reflects the practice that defines much of his print output during this period.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2021
- 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 16 x 16 inches; 16 x 16 inch, Hand-pulled screen print; Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Limited 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Released in 2021 amid heightened debate over public accountability and online reprisal, "Canceled" sits within Peterson's ongoing examination of authority and mob dynamics. 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 2021 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
How large is Canceled (Black)?
It measures 16 x 16 inches, a compact square format printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
How many were made?
It is a limited edition of 100, each hand-pulled, signed, and numbered by Cleon Peterson.
Who published it?
It was self-released by Cleon Peterson rather than through an outside print publisher.
Is it a hand-pulled screen print?
Yes. Each impression is a hand-pulled screen print, a process that yields the crisp, saturated matte fields characteristic of Peterson's work.
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