Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Monument To Power, Corruption (First Edition)
Summary
Monument To Power, Corruption (2019) completes Peterson's Monument To Power trio, a hand-pulled black-and-red screen print measuring 18 x 24 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. Self-released in an edition of 100, signed and numbered, it names the rot at the heart of the power structures the series interrogates.
Why It Matters
"Corruption" supplies the third leg of the series' argument: law and oppression are underwritten by corruption. As the closing panel, it completes the thematic arc collectors chase when assembling the full set. Its shared format and palette make it visually inseparable from its two companions.
Collector Perspective
Completing a Monument To Power trio requires all three first-edition panels, and "Corruption" is the piece that finishes the set. With an edition of 100, single impressions are attainable, but sourcing all three in matching condition is the collector's real challenge. Confirm the first-edition designation on any impression.
Historical Context
The Monument To Power series channels Peterson's decade-long critique of authority into three named abstractions. "Corruption" reflects the artist's view of institutions as self-serving, extending the black-figure violence of his earlier work into a colder, more accusatory statement format typical of his 2019 output.
FAQ
Is Corruption the final panel in the series?
It is one of three Monument To Power panels and, thematically, completes the trio alongside Law and Oppression.
What are the dimensions?
18 x 24 inches, printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges.
Is each print numbered?
Yes, this self-released first edition of 100 is hand-signed and numbered.
What colors are used?
A two-color black-and-red screen print.
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.