Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Fire In The Night
Summary
"Fire In The Night" is a 2025 self-released, hand-pulled screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges, in a square 20 x 20 inch format and an edition of 50. The title conjures conflagration and unrest under cover of darkness, imagery well suited to Peterson's charged scenes of chaos and confrontation.
Why It Matters
Fire and night are potent signifiers in Peterson's vocabulary of upheaval, and the pairing suggests destruction, riot, or ritual. Released directly by the artist at 20 x 20 inches in a tight edition of 50, the work distills a moment of crisis into a single stark composition, characteristic of his most confrontational output.
Collector Perspective
The square 20 x 20 sheet frames cleanly and the edition of 50 keeps it scarce. Deckled Coventry Rag rewards archival handling, and the raw edges factor into condition grading. Because it is self-released, the artist's edition numbering and release records serve as the definitive provenance anchor for buyers.
Historical Context
Produced in 2025, "Fire In The Night" aligns with Peterson's enduring themes of conflict, violence, and social rupture. The nocturnal fire motif echoes imagery of protest and disorder that runs through his practice, rendered here in the high-contrast graphic manner he has refined across his self-released prints.
FAQ
What size is the print?
It is a square 20 x 20 inch hand-pulled screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
How many impressions exist?
"Fire In The Night" was issued in a limited edition of 50 in 2025.
What is the subject?
The title evokes fire and unrest under darkness, aligning with Peterson's themes of chaos and confrontation.
Who released it?
It was self-released by Cleon Peterson, sold directly by the artist.
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.