Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Forest 1
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Forest 1 is a 2010 two-color, hand-pulled screen print from BLDG Editions, produced in an edition of 60 on 290 GSM 100% cotton archival paper using neon ink. Signed, numbered, and embossed, its tall narrow format and fluorescent palette mark a distinctive, less common register within Peterson's largely monochrome body of work.
Collector notes: First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 60. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; embossed / blind-stamped. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The use of neon ink separates Forest 1 from Peterson's characteristic black-and-white brutalism, showing an artist willing to experiment with color and format. The BLDG Editions embossing and hand-printing signal a carefully produced small-run print, and the paired numbering with Forest 2 invites a two-part reading.
Collector Perspective
At just 60 impressions with an emboss and neon ink, Forest 1 is a scarce and visually atypical Peterson to own. Collectors drawn to the pairing should seek Forest 1 and Forest 2 together. Note the listed sizes vary between sources, so confirm exact dimensions and the emboss placement on inspection.
Historical Context
BLDG Editions built a reputation for meticulously produced small-edition screen prints, and Forest 1 fits that studio ethos. In 2010, as Peterson's audience expanded, editions like this demonstrated his range beyond the political poster, leaning toward a more formal, gallery-oriented print sensibility.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2010
- 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 17.5 x 13.5 inches; Specs: 2 color hand printed screen print on 290 gsm 100% cotton archival paper using neon ink; Signed/Numbered/Embossed.
- Edition details
- First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 60.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; embossed / blind-stamped. 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: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2010 and attributes the edition to BLDG Editions.
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 BLDG Editions. 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 Forest 1 unusual for Peterson?
It uses neon ink in a two-color hand-pulled screen print, departing from his typical monochrome palette.
Is it part of a pair?
Yes, it is numbered alongside Forest 2, both released by BLDG Editions in 2010.
What are the production details?
Edition of 60, hand printed on 290 GSM 100% cotton archival paper, signed, numbered, and embossed.
