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Full Of Hate & Hoodwinked
Summary
Full Of Hate & Hoodwinked is a 2025 first-edition set of two hand-pulled screen prints self-released by Cleon Peterson, each 13.5 x 18 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges, in a limited edition of 50 and sold together. The pair is accompanied by an artist statement on truth, distraction, and the exhaustion of the attention economy.
Why It Matters
This set is unusually text-forward for Peterson, arriving with his own extended reflection on "an attention economy fueled by post-truth narratives, radical spectacle, and a constant churn of noise." The paired titles "Full Of Hate" and "Hoodwinked" name the twin conditions of that landscape — rage and deception — making it one of his most explicitly articulated political statements.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 50, this set is tighter than Peterson's 75-count 2025 pairings, giving it a modest scarcity edge among his companion sets. The accompanying artist statement adds documentary and interpretive value. Collectors should confirm both prints are present, verify matching numbering out of 50, and inspect the deckled edges on each Coventry Rag sheet.
Historical Context
The artist statement anchors this set firmly in the mid-2020s discourse on post-truth media, disengagement, and the fight for shared reality. It joins Peterson's other 2025 diptych sets as part of a sustained body of work using paired brutalist imagery to interrogate how truth and power circulate through a saturated information environment.
FAQ
How is this set different from his other 2025 pairs?
It shares the two-print set format but is limited to an edition of 50 rather than 75, and each sheet measures 13.5 x 18 inches. It also arrives with an extended artist statement.
What does the artist statement address?
Peterson writes about the attention economy, post-truth narratives, spectacle, burnout, and the difficulty of sustaining dialogue and truth in a saturated information environment.
Are the two prints sold separately?
No, they are sold together as a set for a single price, hand-pulled on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
What is the edition size?
The set is a first edition limited to 50, self-released by Cleon Peterson in 2025.
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.