Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Practice Intolerance
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Practice Intolerance is a 2020 hand-pulled black-and-red screen print, 28 x 19 inches, on 290gsm Arches Rag with deckled edges. Self-released in a first edition of 100 and signed and numbered, the ironically titled work turns Peterson's duotone conflict imagery into a barbed commentary on cruelty and social division.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Hand pulled 28 x 19" black and red 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
The provocative, ironic title is characteristic of Peterson's confrontational voice, weaponizing language the way his images weaponize form. It underscores his central theme, the normalization of aggression, and invites the viewer to sit with discomfort rather than resolution, a hallmark of his most effective political prints.
Collector Perspective
Edition of 100 on Arches Rag places this in Peterson's scarcer tier. The large format and deliberately abrasive title make it a statement wall piece for collectors comfortable with confrontational content. Confirm signature, numbering, and deckled-edge integrity; first-edition status supports provenance for resale documentation.
Historical Context
Part of Peterson's 2020 self-released run, the print reflects a period when he channeled long-running motifs of power and brutality into sharper social critique. The confrontational titling situates it within a tradition of protest graphics that use irony and shock to expose the mechanics of intolerance.
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 28 x 19 inches; Hand pulled 28 x 19" black and red 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 28 x 19" black and red 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: Part of Peterson's 2020 self-released run, the print reflects a period when he channeled long-running motifs of power and brutality into sharper social critique. 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
Is the title meant literally?
No. The title is ironic, using confrontational language to critique cruelty and social division rather than endorse it.
What is the edition size?
A limited first edition of 100, each signed and numbered.
What medium is it?
A hand-pulled screen print in black and red on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges.
What year was it released?
2020, self-released directly by Cleon Peterson.
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