Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Peace (Gold)
Summary
Peace (Gold), 2023, is a 16 x 19 inch hand-pulled screen print by Cleon Peterson, self-released in a signed and numbered edition of 75 on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. The title sits in pointed tension with the artist's brutal visual language, using a gold ground to frame a subject rarely at rest in his catalog.
Why It Matters
A work titled Peace from an artist synonymous with depicted violence reads as deliberate irony or hard-won aspiration. That thematic friction is central to Peterson's appeal; he forces viewers to sit with the gap between the word and the image. The gold colorway heightens the votive quality, treating peace as something precious and precarious.
Collector Perspective
Titles that break from Peterson's overt-conflict imagery attract collectors seeking thematic range within a set. The compact 16 x 19 inch scale frames easily and suits intimate hanging. With an edition of 75 and the sought-after gold treatment, it holds a solid place in the 2023 self-released series for buyers building depth.
Historical Context
Across his career Peterson has occasionally inverted his own vocabulary, offering titles and gestures that gesture toward reconciliation amid chaos. These counterpoint works reward viewers who read his catalog as a single ongoing argument about human power. Peace belongs to the 2023 direct-to-collector run printed on heavyweight rag stock.
FAQ
Why the title Peace for a Peterson print?
The title creates deliberate tension with the artist's usual imagery of conflict and power.
What is the edition size?
It was released in a signed and numbered edition of 75.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 16 x 19 inches.
What stock is it printed on?
290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
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.