Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Out For Blood
Summary
"Out For Blood" is a 2018 large-format screen print from Over The Influence, 42 x 42 inches in an edition of 50. Hand-pulled on heavy 320gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges and signed and numbered by Cleon Peterson, its title and scale together deliver the artist's uncompromising vision of aggression.
Why It Matters
The explicit title distills Peterson's core theme, retribution and predatory violence, into three words. At 42 inches square in an edition of only 50, it stands among his most physically and thematically forceful gallery-published prints, where anonymous figures enact the cycles of harm that define his practice.
Collector Perspective
Sharing the format and edition size of "To Tell The Truth," this print pairs naturally with it as a large-scale Over The Influence release. The edition of 50, heavy 320gsm stock, and hand signature make it a scarce, well-documented centerpiece. Its blunt title and monumental footprint appeal to collectors of Peterson's most direct statements.
Historical Context
Published in 2018 during Peterson's expansion into gallery editions, "Out For Blood" carries forward the artist's long engagement with violence as social language, rooted in his earlier work and shaped by a graphic sensibility drawn from punk, graffiti, and classical friezes of combat rendered in flat black and white.
FAQ
How many were produced?
The edition is limited to 50 signed and numbered prints.
Does it pair with another release?
It shares format and edition size with "To Tell The Truth," also published by Over The Influence in 2018.
What are the dimensions?
42 x 42 inches on heavy 320gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
Is it hand-pulled?
Yes, it is a hand-pulled screen print, signed and numbered by the artist.
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.