Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Poison In The Mind (Red)
Summary
Poison In The Mind (Red) (2019) is a large hand-pulled black-and-red screen print in a 30 x 58 inch panoramic format on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. Self-released in an edition of 75, signed and numbered, its title points inward, to the corruption of thought that precedes violent action.
Why It Matters
At 30 x 58 inches this is among the largest and most imposing Peterson self-released prints, combining monumental scale with the smaller edition of 75. The title shifts focus from external conflict to internal contagion, suggesting how ideology and hatred spread. Its size makes it a commanding centerpiece.
Collector Perspective
Monumental format plus an edition of only 75 makes this one of the scarcer, higher-impact works in the group. Its size requires serious wall space and archival framing, narrowing the audience but rewarding it with presence. Flatness and the integrity of the long deckled edges are the primary condition concerns.
Historical Context
Peterson's wide-format prints echo the processional friezes of antiquity while addressing distinctly modern anxieties. Poison In The Mind reflects his interest in how violence originates in belief before it manifests in the body, a psychological angle woven through his late-2010s self-released work.
FAQ
How big is this print?
30 x 58 inches, one of the largest formats among Peterson's self-released editions.
How many were made?
An edition of 75, each signed and numbered.
What is the palette?
A two-color black-and-red screen print.
What paper is used?
290gsm Coventry Rag 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.