Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
In Nature Is Dominance (Neon)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"In Nature Is Dominance (Neon)" is a 2014 two-color screen print published by Draw A Line, measuring 66.9 x 51 cm (26.3 x 20.1 inches) in a limited edition of 30, each signed and numbered by Cleon Peterson. The neon variant introduces a charged fluorescent color into his otherwise stark power imagery.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Limited Edition of 30. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The title states Peterson's thesis outright: dominance as a natural, unavoidable force. The neon two-color treatment is a departure from his frequent monochrome and gold work, and at only 30 impressions it is his scarcest print in this group. The larger format and heightened palette make it a standout for collectors seeking a bolder Peterson.
Collector Perspective
The tiny edition of 30 places this among the scarcest Peterson prints here, and the neon variant designation makes it a distinct collectible within the title's release. Two-color registration should be sharp, and fluorescent inks warrant attention to lightfastness and any fading. Confirm the pencil signature and number, and verify the specific neon colorway.
Historical Context
Published by Draw A Line in 2014, this print sits alongside the publisher's other Peterson collaborations from that year but stands apart in scale, color, and rarity. Peterson's use of a neon variant reflects his willingness to push his graphic language toward high-impact contemporary palettes, while the title reaffirms the ideology of dominance running through his work.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2014
- 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 51 x 66.9 cm; 2 color screen print.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Limited Edition of 30.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Published by Draw A Line in 2014, this print sits alongside the publisher's other Peterson collaborations from that year but stands apart in scale, color, and rarity. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2014 and attributes the edition to Draw A Line.
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 Draw A Line. 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
How rare is this print?
It is a limited edition of only 30, making it the scarcest in this Peterson group.
What makes the neon version different?
It is a two-color screen print using a fluorescent neon palette, distinct from the standard colorway.
What are its dimensions?
It measures 66.9 x 51 cm (26.3 x 20.1 inches).
Who published it?
It was published by Draw A Line in 2014, signed and numbered by the artist.
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