Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
The Occupation
Summary
The Occupation is a 2008 three-color screen print released jointly by New Image Art and Pictures on Walls, each print signed and numbered by Cleon Peterson in an edition of 140. Sized at 45 x 45 cm and originally offered as a set of four, it is among the earliest documented Peterson editions in this group.
Why It Matters
Dating to 2008, The Occupation is one of Peterson's early editioned works, produced through a collaboration between Los Angeles gallery New Image Art and London's influential Pictures on Walls. That transatlantic pairing places it at a formative moment when Peterson's authority-and-oppression themes were reaching an international print audience.
Collector Perspective
As an early 2008 edition sold as a four-print set, complete intact sets are the ideal acquisition and are increasingly hard to keep together. The 140-piece edition and Pictures on Walls provenance add historical weight. Verify signatures and matching numbering across all four sheets when pursuing the full set.
Historical Context
Pictures on Walls was a pivotal London publisher central to the 2000s urban-art print boom, and its partnership with New Image Art on The Occupation situates Peterson within that lineage. The title and imagery reflect his early preoccupation with domination and control, themes that would define his mature body of work.
FAQ
Who published The Occupation?
A collaboration between New Image Art and Pictures on Walls, released in 2008.
How many prints in the set?
It was offered as a set of four three-color screen prints, each signed and numbered.
What is the edition and size?
An edition of 140, with each print measuring 45 x 45 cm.
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.