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Money & Power (Yellow)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Money & Power departs from Peterson's usual monochrome with a black-and-yellow palette. This 2022 hand-pulled screen print measures 18 x 18 inches on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges, in an edition of 75. Each print is signed and numbered. The vivid yellow amplifies a pointed commentary on greed and control.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Hand-pulled 18 x 18" black and Yellow screen print. Printed on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 75. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The introduction of yellow marks a deliberate shift, injecting alarm and energy into Peterson's typically austere scheme. The subject, money and power, sits at the center of his political critique, indicting the forces that drive domination. Printed on Arches rather than his usual Coventry, the work signals a distinct production choice within the 2022 run.
Collector Perspective
The color departure and square 18 x 18-inch format make this stand out among the 2022 editions. An edition of 75 on premium Arches Rag stock keeps it collector-grade, and the signed-and-numbered format supports value retention. Its bolder palette gives it strong appeal for collectors wanting a more graphic Peterson statement.
Historical Context
Peterson's use of pointed color echoes propaganda traditions where yellow and black command attention and signal hazard. His critique of money and power aligns with a long history of politically engaged printmaking. The 2022 self-released editions allowed him to pair charged themes with deliberate material and color choices, delivered straight to collectors.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2022
- 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 18 x 18 inches; Hand-pulled 18 x 18" black and Yellow screen print. Printed on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 75.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Hand-pulled 18 x 18" black and Yellow screen print. Printed on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 75.
- 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: 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 2022 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
How does this print differ from Peterson's usual palette?
It uses black and yellow rather than his standard black-and-bone two-tone scheme.
What paper is it printed on?
It is printed on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges, a departure from the Coventry stock used elsewhere in the run.
What is the edition size?
It is a limited edition of 75, signed and numbered.
What is the theme?
The title addresses greed and control, central concerns in Peterson's political critique.
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