Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
My Love Is Vengeance (White)
Summary
A 2022 hand-pulled screen print from Cleon Peterson, issued in his signature black-and-bone palette on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. Measuring 24 x 18 inches in an edition of 75, each impression is signed and numbered. The self-released title distills Peterson's recurring meditation on retribution into a stark, high-contrast composition.
Why It Matters
The title crystallizes the moral tension at the heart of Peterson's practice: love and violence rendered inseparable. Working only in two tones, he strips away nuance to confront the viewer with raw power dynamics. As a self-released edition of 75, it reflects the artist's direct-to-collector model that has defined his print output since the late 2010s.
Collector Perspective
At an original release price of $150, this sits among Peterson's accessible entry points. The edition of 75 keeps supply modest, and the archival Coventry Rag stock with deckled edges signals gallery-grade production. Signed and numbered, it appeals to collectors building a focused Peterson holding around his black-and-bone duotone works.
Historical Context
Peterson emerged from the Los Angeles skate and graffiti underground, later refining a flat, weaponized figuration that echoes Attic vase painting and Fascist-era graphics. By 2022 his self-released prints had become a core channel, letting him bypass gallery gatekeeping and issue politically charged imagery directly to a devoted collector base.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
This is a limited edition of 75, with each print individually signed and numbered by the artist.
What paper is it printed on?
It is hand-pulled on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges, an archival cotton-rag stock.
Who released this print?
It was self-released directly by Cleon Peterson in 2022, part of his direct-to-collector print program.
What does the black-and-bone palette signify?
The two-tone black-and-bone scheme is a hallmark of Peterson's work, reducing his scenes of conflict to stark, high-contrast silhouettes.
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.