Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Power (Black and Yellow)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Power (Black and Yellow)" is a 2020 hand-pulled screen print by Cleon Peterson, self-released in a signed, numbered edition of 100. Measuring 18 x 24 inches on 290gsm Arches Rag with deckled edges, the black-and-yellow palette pairs Peterson's core theme, raw power, with his most charged two-color scheme for maximum graphic tension.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Hand-pulled 18 x 24" black and Yellow screen print. Printed on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 100. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Power is the through-line of Peterson's entire practice, and this print names it directly. The black-and-yellow treatment turns the subject into a hazard sign, reading power as something dangerous and imminent. It matters as a clear, distilled thesis work within his 2020 output on authority and domination.
Collector Perspective
The vertical 18 x 24 format on Arches Rag and an edition of 100 make this a well-proportioned, accessible collectible. The high-contrast black-and-yellow scheme gives it strong wall presence and pairs naturally with other Peterson works in the same palette, a favored combination among collectors building a cohesive hang.
Historical Context
Released in 2020, a year of intense political and social confrontation, "Power" reflects Peterson's ongoing scrutiny of authority and its abuses. Self-released direct from the artist and printed on premium Arches stock, it belongs to the wave of charged, timely editions he produced through that election year.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2020
- 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; Hand-pulled 18 x 24" black and Yellow screen print. Printed on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 100.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Hand-pulled 18 x 24" black and Yellow screen print. Printed on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 100.
- 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: Released in 2020, a year of intense political and social confrontation, "Power" reflects Peterson's ongoing scrutiny of authority and its abuses. 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 2020 and attributes the edition to Cleon Peterson (Self Released).
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 Cleon Peterson (Self Released). 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
What paper is this printed on?
290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges, hand-pulled as a screen print.
What are the dimensions?
18 x 24 inches in a vertical format.
How many were made?
A signed and numbered limited edition of 100, self-released by Cleon Peterson.
What is significant about the black-and-yellow palette?
The scheme reads like a hazard sign, framing the theme of power as something dangerous and urgent.
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