Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Day Has Turned To Night (Red)
Summary
A 32 x 26 inch hand-pulled red screen print from 2021 on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. Self-released in a signed and numbered edition of 125, its evocative title and dramatic red palette frame a scene of transformation and foreboding consistent with Peterson's darker narratives of upheaval.
Why It Matters
The title's imagery of day turning to night signals a shift from order to darkness, a theme central to Peterson's worldview of encroaching chaos. Rendered in his charged red palette at a substantial 32 x 26 inches, the print pairs a large, gallery-scale format with one of his most emotionally direct color choices.
Collector Perspective
This work appeals to collectors who respond to Peterson's ominous, narrative-driven pieces and want a red-palette work at meaningful scale. At 32 x 26 inches it shares dimensions with other 2021 red releases, aiding coordinated display. Signed and numbered in an edition of 125, it holds his standard self-released availability.
Historical Context
The metaphor of darkness overtaking light runs through Peterson's body of work as a way of dramatizing moral and social collapse. His 2021 red-palette prints on Coventry Rag extend that theme, using color and scale to translate an ancient sense of foreboding into a contemporary graphic idiom.
FAQ
What theme does the title suggest?
A shift from day to night, evoking transformation, foreboding, and the encroachment of darkness.
What size and paper is it?
32 x 26 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges.
How many prints were made?
125 signed and numbered prints, self-released by the artist.
Does it share dimensions with other 2021 prints?
Yes, it matches the 32 x 26 inch format of Peterson's "Sirens (Red)" from the same year.
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.