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Orientations Of The Night III
Summary
"Orientations Of The Night III" closes Peterson's 2025 self-released triptych, a hand-pulled screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges at 12 x 16 inches, in an edition of 50. As the final panel it resolves the series' progression through nocturnal disorientation and unease.
Why It Matters
The concluding image completes the narrative arc of the trio, making it indispensable to collectors pursuing the full sequence. Matching its companions at 12 x 16 inches and an edition of 50, panel III sustains the series' formal unity and scarcity across all three sheets.
Collector Perspective
Panel III is the closing bracket of the set, and a triptych is only whole with it present. The compact size supports a cohesive three-panel hang. As with the other panels, aligned edition numbers across I, II, and III bolster provenance, which ultimately rests on the artist's self-release documentation.
Historical Context
Dated 2025, the final panel caps Peterson's "Orientations Of The Night" series, extending his use of darkness as a symbol of moral and social disorientation. Its role as the sequence's resolution reflects his interest in structuring conflict and tension across a deliberate, numbered progression of images.
FAQ
Is this the last panel?
Yes, it is panel III, the final image of the three-part "Orientations Of The Night" series from 2025.
What are its specs?
12 x 16 inches, hand-pulled on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges, edition of 50.
Why is it important to the set?
As the closing panel it completes the triptych's narrative arc, so a full set requires it.
Who released it?
It was self-released by Cleon Peterson in 2025.
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.