Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Destroying The Weak 1 (White)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Destroying The Weak 1 (White) , 2015, is a 20 x 20-inch screen print rendered in gold ink on Astropaque Eclipse black paper, in a signed and numbered edition of 75. The metallic-on-black treatment gives Peterson's flat figuration a luminous, almost heraldic quality while the title states his theme of predation without euphemism.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 75. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The gold-on-black construction is a striking departure from Peterson's typical monochrome, lending the imagery a ceremonial gravity that heightens its brutality. As the first in a two-part sequence and an edition of 75, it is scarcer than most of his self-released prints. The square format reinforces its poster-like, emblematic impact.
Collector Perspective
Gold-ink prints on black stock photograph and frame dramatically, which drives collector interest. Pairing appeal is real here: collectors often seek both Destroying The Weak 1 and 2 as a diptych. At 75 signed impressions, availability is tighter than the artist's larger runs, adding to its standing.
Historical Context
Issued in 2015, the work belongs to Peterson's mature period of self-released editions exploring cruelty and hierarchy. The unflinching title reflects his consistent focus on the strong preying upon the vulnerable, a theme that threads through his murals and paintings and here is elevated by the gilded, near-iconographic surface.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2015
- 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 20 x 20 inches; 20x20 inch Gold Ink screen printed on Astropaue Eclipse Black paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 75.
- 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: Issued in 2015, the work belongs to Peterson's mature period of self-released editions exploring cruelty and hierarchy. 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 2015 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
What makes this print visually distinctive?
It is printed in gold ink on Astropaque Eclipse black paper, a metallic-on-black treatment uncommon in his catalog.
Is it part of a set?
It is the first of a two-part sequence; collectors often pair it with Destroying The Weak 2.
What is the edition size?
A signed and numbered edition of 75.
What are the dimensions?
20 x 20 inches, a square format.
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