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Pissers (Black)
Summary
A 2018 self-released screen print measuring 19 x 26 inches, hand-pulled in black and red in an edition of 150 on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. Pissers (Black) presents a vertical treatment of one of Peterson's most confrontational motifs of degradation and dominance.
Why It Matters
The Pissers imagery is among Peterson's most provocative, using acts of humiliation to expose the raw dynamics of power. This vertical variant expands the collector's view of how he reworks a single subject across formats and orientations, reinforcing the motif's place within his catalogue of cruelty and control.
Collector Perspective
At 19 x 26 inches in a portrait orientation, this print offers a different footprint from the square 28 x 28 inch Pissers works, appealing to collectors comparing the motif's variants. Hand-pulled in black and red on heavyweight Coventry Rag with deckled edges and numbered within an edition of 150, it sits in the accessible tier.
Historical Context
Released in 2018 during an active run of studio editions, Pissers (Black) reflects Peterson's willingness to confront viewers with imagery of degradation. His work of this period continued to strip conflict down to essential gestures, a graphic economy honed across a decade of murals and prints.
FAQ
How does this differ from the other Pissers prints?
This version measures 19 x 26 inches in a vertical orientation, distinct from the 28 x 28 inch square Pissers editions.
What is the edition size?
It is a limited edition of 150, hand-signed and numbered.
What colors is it printed in?
It is hand-pulled in black and red.
What stock is used?
It is 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.