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I Against I (Gold)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
I Against I (Gold) is a 2026 hand-pulled screen print self-released by Cleon Peterson in a low edition of 25, printed at 16 x 16 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. The square format and gold colorway frame a theme of internal conflict — the self at war with itself — at the heart of Peterson's psychological interests.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 25. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The title "I Against I" names the self-division that underlies much of Peterson's imagery of aggression: violence not only between figures but within the individual. The gold colorway lends an ironic, iconographic sheen to a bleak subject, and the compact square format makes it one of his most concentrated compositions.
Collector Perspective
With an edition of just 25 — the smallest in this group — I Against I (Gold) is the scarcest release here and commands attention accordingly. The gold colorway distinguishes it from any black variant, and the square 16 x 16 inch format is versatile for display. Verify numbering out of 25 and inspect the metallic ink and deckled edges.
Historical Context
Peterson's work consistently probes the psychology of violence and the divided self, themes that recur from his earliest exhibitions onward. "I Against I" — a phrase with roots in punk and hardcore culture — resonates with the confrontational, anti-authoritarian energy that has informed his aesthetic throughout his career.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2026
- 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 16 x 16 inches; Hand-pulled screen print; On 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 25.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering 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 2026 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
Why is the edition so small?
At just 25 impressions, this is one of Peterson's more limited self-released editions, making it the scarcest print in this 2026 grouping.
What distinguishes the gold colorway?
The (Gold) designation indicates a metallic gold treatment, likely paired with black, that sets it apart from any other colorway of the composition.
What are the dimensions?
The print measures 16 x 16 inches, a compact square format, on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
What does the title refer to?
'I Against I' evokes internal conflict and self-division, a psychological dimension of the violence and struggle that recurs across Peterson's imagery.
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