Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Out Of Darkness (Gold)
Summary
"Out Of Darkness (Gold)" is a 2018 hand-pulled black and gold screen print in a square 28 x 28 inch format, self-released by Cleon Peterson in a limited edition of 150. Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges and signed and numbered by the artist, its gold ink offers a note of emergence against the dark.
Why It Matters
The title suggests a movement toward light or redemption, an unusual optimism within Peterson's typically unrelenting catalog. The gold ink literalizes that idea, glinting against black to imply passage out of violence or oppression. It represents a slightly more hopeful strain in his otherwise stark examination of human conflict.
Collector Perspective
The balanced 28 x 28 inch square format is a favored Peterson configuration, versatile for hanging and framing. Self-released in an edition of 150 with the desirable gold-on-black palette, signed, numbered, and on archival stock, it combines strong wall presence with a more resonant, less purely brutal theme.
Historical Context
Released in 2018, "Out Of Darkness" uses gold, a color long associated in art history with the divine and the illuminated, to signal transcendence. Peterson's deployment of metallic ink links his contemporary graphic language to Byzantine and medieval traditions where gold grounds signified a realm beyond ordinary human struggle.
FAQ
What does the gold ink signify here?
It underscores the title's theme of emergence and light against darkness.
What is the format?
A 28 x 28 inch square print on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
How many were produced?
A limited edition of 150, signed and numbered by the artist.
Who released the edition?
It was self-released by Cleon Peterson.
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.