Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Sirens Of The Past (Night)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Sirens Of The Past (Night), 2023, is an 18 x 22 inch hand-pulled screen print from Cleon Peterson, self-released in a signed and numbered edition of 75 on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. The Night variant leans into Peterson's dark palette, using shadow-heavy contrast to stage a scene of allure and warning.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 75. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The siren motif invokes seduction that leads to ruin, aligning with Peterson's ongoing meditation on the pull toward destruction. The Night colorway deepens that mood, making darkness the dominant field. As part of a paired Night/Light release strategy, it lets collectors choose the register that best matches their reading of the work.
Collector Perspective
Colorway variants like Night and Light drive completist interest, and many collectors pursue matched or contrasting pairs. At an edition of 75 on heavyweight rag, the Night version offers strong tonal drama for display. Its moderate 18 x 22 inch scale frames conveniently while retaining presence within the 2023 series.
Historical Context
Mythological references recur throughout Peterson's work, which repeatedly draws classical figures into modern parables of temptation and violence. Issuing companion Night and Light versions reflects a common contemporary print strategy of offering tonal alternatives from one composition. This impression is part of his 2023 self-released catalog.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2023
- 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 22 x 18 inches; Hand-pulled screen print; printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 75.
- 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: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2023 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 does the Night variant signify?
It is the darker-toned colorway of the composition, released alongside a Light version.
How many impressions exist?
It was issued in a signed and numbered edition of 75.
What is the medium?
A hand-pulled screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 18 x 22 inches.
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