Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Sirens (Red)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
A 32 x 26 inch hand-pulled screen print from 2021 in red, printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. Self-released in a signed and numbered edition of 125, its large scale and charged red palette amplify the sense of alarm and disorder implied by the title, delivering a forceful example of Peterson's confrontational imagery.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: 26 x 32 inch. Hand-pulled screen print. printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 125. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Red is one of Peterson's most emotionally loaded colors, evoking blood, warning, and urgency, and its use here reinforces the title's suggestion of crisis. At 32 x 26 inches the work has strong presence, and the red designation makes it a clear anchor for collectors tracking his color-driven variants within the 2021 releases.
Collector Perspective
The bold red palette and sizeable format make this an assertive wall piece for collectors drawn to Peterson at his most intense. At 32 x 26 inches it suits larger rooms and gallery-style hanging. Signed and numbered in an edition of 125, it holds the standard availability of his self-released prints from this period.
Historical Context
The siren, whether as warning signal or mythological figure, carries connotations of danger and lure that fit Peterson's recurring narratives of chaos and threat. His 2021 red-palette prints on Coventry Rag continue a long use of red as a visceral device, tying classical allusion to contemporary unease.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2021
- 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 32 x 26 inches; 26 x 32 inch. Hand-pulled screen print. printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 125.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: 26 x 32 inch. Hand-pulled screen print. printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 125.
- 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 2021 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 red palette convey?
Red heightens the sense of alarm and urgency, reinforcing the title's suggestion of danger and disorder.
What are the dimensions?
32 x 26 inches on deckled-edge 290gsm Coventry Rag paper.
Is it signed and numbered?
Yes, each of the 125 prints is signed and numbered.
Who released it?
It was self-released by Cleon Peterson in 2021.
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