Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Follow The Leader (White)
Summary
"Follow The Leader (White)" is a 2024 self-released, hand-pulled screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges, in an elongated 12 x 34 inch panoramic format and an edition of 75. The wide horizontal composition and white colorway suit a title that speaks directly to obedience, procession, and the mechanics of authority.
Why It Matters
The unusually wide 12 x 34 panorama is a distinctive format in Peterson's catalog, ideal for a marching or following procession that reads across its length. The theme of following a leader sits at the core of his commentary on power and conformity, making this both a formally and thematically representative work.
Collector Perspective
The panoramic 12 x 34 sheet is a statement piece that demands wall space and considered framing. The "White" tag marks a colorway, so a companion variant may exist. An edition of 75 keeps supply contained. As a 2024 self-released print, provenance rests on the artist's edition numbering and release records.
Historical Context
Produced in 2024, "Follow The Leader" distills Peterson's abiding interest in authority, obedience, and mob behavior. The elongated format lends itself to a processional reading of figures in lockstep, translating a familiar critique of conformity into a sweeping horizontal composition rendered in his stark graphic style.
FAQ
Why is this print so wide?
It uses an elongated 12 x 34 inch panoramic format well suited to a processional composition of figures following a leader.
What does "White" indicate?
It denotes the white colorway of the print, suggesting an alternate colorway may exist.
What is the edition size?
"Follow The Leader (White)" was released in a limited edition of 75 in 2024.
What paper is used?
It is hand-pulled on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
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.