Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Sirens Of The Night (Black)
Summary
Sirens Of The Night is a 2022 hand-pulled screen print measuring 18 x 24 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Released in an edition of 100, each print is signed and numbered. The title conjures nocturnal menace, translated into Peterson's stark, high-contrast visual language.
Why It Matters
Peterson's night imagery leans into a darker register, where predatory figures move through shadowed scenes. The 'sirens' of the title carry both mythic and urban connotations, danger that lures and warns. Rendered in his flat, weaponized figuration, the print extends his ongoing exploration of threat and the pull of destructive impulse.
Collector Perspective
At $150 with a larger edition of 100, this is slightly more available than his editions of 75. The archival Coventry Rag stock and deckled edges maintain gallery-grade quality, and the signed-and-numbered format supports collectibility. It offers a strong nocturnal-theme anchor for a Peterson print grouping.
Historical Context
Peterson's work channels a long history of art depicting conflict and the underworld, from classical mythology to noir. His self-released 2022 editions let him issue evocatively titled scenes directly to collectors. The nighttime motif recurs across his output as a setting where his figures' violence and desire become most legible.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
It is an edition of 100, each print signed and numbered.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 18 x 24 inches as a hand-pulled screen print.
What paper is used?
It is printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
What does the title evoke?
The title suggests nocturnal danger, fitting Peterson's dark, high-contrast scenes of threat and menace.
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.