Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Park Ave (White)
Summary
Park Ave (White) is a 2020 hand-pulled screen print in a 26 x 26 inch square format on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. Self-released in a limited edition of 100 at a debut price of $150, each impression is signed and numbered. The title nods to wealth and status as Peterson's enduring subjects.
Why It Matters
The Park Ave title invokes an address synonymous with concentrated wealth, tying Peterson's imagery of dominance to economic power specifically. It reframes his figures of the powerful in the language of class and privilege, giving the square composition a pointed social edge beyond generic conflict.
Collector Perspective
The 26-inch square format and edition of 100 make this a well-proportioned mid-tier collectible. Its thematic hook, wealth and status, broadens appeal beyond pure political buyers. Confirm the pencil signature, edition number, and clean deckled edges; the square format frames handsomely and suits contemporary interiors.
Historical Context
Issued in Peterson's 2020 self-released run, Park Ave extends his career-long critique of hierarchy toward the theme of moneyed power. The choice of a recognizable emblem of affluence situates the work within his broader project of exposing how status and force reinforce one another.
FAQ
What does the Park Ave title signify?
It references an address associated with concentrated wealth, linking Peterson's imagery of power to economic status and class.
What is the format?
A 26 x 26 inch square print on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges.
How many were produced?
A limited edition of 100, each signed and numbered.
Who released it?
It was self-released by Cleon Peterson in 2020.
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.