Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Promised Land (Day)
Summary
Promised Land (Day), 2023, is a square 24 x 24 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 Day treatment brightens the field, positioning the artist's charged figuration within a promised-land narrative rendered in flat, high-contrast form.
Why It Matters
Promised Land carries loaded connotations of migration, conquest, and false salvation, themes that resonate with Peterson's interest in power and displacement. The square format lends the composition a balanced, iconic quality, while the Day colorway suggests exposure rather than concealment. The title invites viewers to question whose promise, and at what cost.
Collector Perspective
The 24 x 24 inch square is a substantial, symmetrical format that anchors a wall well. At an edition of 75 on heavyweight rag with deckled edges, it sits among the more display-forward pieces in the 2023 series. Collectors drawn to Peterson's socially pointed titles will find this a resonant acquisition.
Historical Context
Peterson's imagery frequently interrogates the mythologies nations tell about power, belonging, and violence. A title like Promised Land taps a deep vein of political and biblical reference, reframed through his uncompromising modern graphic style. This Day variant belongs to his 2023 self-released catalog printed on premium stock.
FAQ
What is notable about the format?
It is a square 24 x 24 inch sheet, giving the composition a balanced, iconic feel.
How many were produced?
A signed and numbered edition of 75.
What technique defines it?
A hand-pulled screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
Is there a companion colorway?
This is the Day variant of the composition.
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.