Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Seize The Mind & Let's Stick Up The World
Summary
A 2025 self-released two-print set, sold together, hand-pulled on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges at 13.5 x 18 inches, in an edition of 50. The paired texts "Seize The Mind" and "Let's Stick Up The World" function as a manifesto diptych, marrying Peterson's blunt typographic command to his broader meditation on truth under an attention economy.
Why It Matters
Text-forward works are less common in Peterson's largely figural catalog, making this pairing a distinct entry. Released directly by the artist, it carries his own written framing on distraction, post-truth spectacle, and engagement fatigue. As a matched set of 50, the two sheets were conceived to live together, raising the bar for buyers seeking completeness.
Collector Perspective
The defining consideration is intactness: this was issued as a set, so a complete two-print pairing holds more reference value than a single orphaned sheet. Deckled Coventry Rag and the small edition of 50 reward careful handling. Because it is self-released, buyers should confirm both prints share the same edition provenance rather than being assembled after the fact.
Historical Context
Dated 2025, the set arrives amid Peterson's ongoing engagement with political and social conflict, here voiced through language rather than his signature clashing silhouettes. The accompanying artist statement situates the work squarely in the contemporary information landscape, framing defiance as a response to noise, apathy, and the exhaustion of public discourse.
FAQ
Is this one print or two?
It is a two-print set, "Seize The Mind" and "Let's Stick Up The World," issued together in a shared edition of 50.
What paper is it printed on?
Each sheet is a hand-pulled screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges, measuring 13.5 x 18 inches.
Who released this set?
It was self-released by Cleon Peterson in 2025, distributed directly rather than through a third-party publisher.
Should the two prints stay together?
They were conceived and sold as a pair, so keeping the set intact best preserves its reference and collector value.
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.