Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Pattern Of Corruption (Blue / White Set)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Pattern Of Corruption (Blue / White Set) , 2015, is a collaborative screen print by Cleon Peterson and Shepard Fairey, 18 x 24 inches, numbered in an edition of 150 and published by Obey Giant. Signed by both artists, it grew out of a Wynwood mural and weaves sinister figures into a hypnotic classical floral pattern.
Collector notes: Black / White Set; saved release record states an edition size of 150. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
A dual-signed Peterson–Fairey collaboration is a significant crossover, uniting two artists preoccupied with fragility, savagery, and corruption. Issued by Obey Giant across three colorways, the blue-and-white variant offers a distinct palette. The mural origin and shared authorship make it more historically layered than either artist's solo prints.
Collector Perspective
The joint Peterson–Fairey signature is the headline draw, appealing to collectors of both artists and to those who value documented collaborations. The floral-camouflage composition rewards close viewing. Across three colorways at 150 each, the blue/white set is one specific variant, so collectors should confirm colorway and the presence of both signatures.
Historical Context
Published by Obey Giant in 2015 following a Wynwood, Miami mural, the print reflects Fairey's stated interest in imagery that hides sinister elements beneath an appealing surface. It pairs his pattern-based decorative language with Peterson's figures of aggression, a meeting of two visions of societal corruption during Art Basel-era Wynwood's mural boom.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2015
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 24 x 18 inches; Cleon Peterson and I recently collaborated on a mural in Miami's Wynwood district and were happy enough with the end result to decide to make some limited edition screen prints inspired by the mural; Cleon and I both deal with the persistent themes of the fragility of society, human savagery, and corruption in our work; 18 x 24 inch screen print.
- Edition details
- Black / White Set; saved release record states an edition size of 150.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Cleon Peterson's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Published by Obey Giant in 2015 following a Wynwood, Miami mural, the print reflects Fairey's stated interest in imagery that hides sinister elements beneath an appealing surface. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2015 and attributes the edition to Obey Giant.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Obey Giant. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Cleon Peterson — official site — Cleon Peterson studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Cleon Peterson — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Cleon Peterson (Q124215748) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
Who signed this print?
It is signed by both Shepard Fairey and Cleon Peterson.
How many colorways exist?
Three were offered—Black/White, Gold/Black, and Blue/White; this is the Blue/White set.
Where did the image originate?
It was inspired by a mural the two artists collaborated on in Miami's Wynwood district.
Who published it?
Obey Giant, in a numbered edition of 150.
