Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Step Into The Night (Red & Black)
Summary
Step Into The Night (Red & Black) (2019) is a hand-pulled screen print in a wide 20 x 58 inch panoramic format, printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. Self-released in a smaller edition of 75, signed and numbered, its elongated horizontal composition unfolds as a procession into darkness.
Why It Matters
The sweeping 58-inch width is unusual and cinematic, letting Peterson stage a frieze-like narrative across the sheet. This panoramic scale, paired with the tighter edition of 75, makes it one of the more ambitious and less common formats in his self-released catalog. The horizontal band recalls ancient processional imagery.
Collector Perspective
Large panoramic prints demand wall space and custom framing, which limits the buyer pool but heightens impact for those who can display them. At 75 impressions, this is scarcer than Peterson's edition-of-100 or 150 works. Condition of the long deckled edges and the sheet's flatness are key inspection points.
Historical Context
Peterson has periodically worked in wide, mural-like formats that echo the friezes and processional scenes of antiquity he draws from. Step Into The Night extends that lineage, using the horizontal band to depict figures moving through a shared descent, consistent with his ongoing meditation on collective violence.
FAQ
Why is this print so wide?
Its 58-inch panoramic width lets Peterson stage a frieze-like, processional composition across the full sheet.
How large is the edition?
75 impressions, smaller than many of his edition-of-100 or 150 prints.
What are the exact dimensions?
20 x 58 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
Is it signed and numbered?
Yes, each of the 75 impressions is hand-signed and numbered.
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.