Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
The Passions (First edition)
Summary
The Passions is a 2009 three-color screen printed set from BLK/MRKT Editions, produced in an edition of 90 on 100% cotton rag. Each panel measures 18 x 18 inches (45.7 x 45.7 cm) and is signed, numbered, and stamped. As a multi-panel set, it presents Peterson's charged figures in a sustained, sequential composition.
Why It Matters
Released as a set rather than a single sheet, The Passions lets Peterson build a narrative across panels, amplifying the sense of unfolding conflict central to his work. The BLK/MRKT Editions pedigree connects it to an influential Los Angeles gallery that helped define the urban-contemporary print market of the era.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 90 and multi-panel format make a complete, intact set the most desirable configuration. Collectors should confirm all panels share matching edition numbers and carry the signature, number, and stamp. Because it is a set, condition consistency across panels materially affects how it presents when displayed together.
Historical Context
BLK/MRKT Editions was a significant early publisher within the street and urban-contemporary print scene, and The Passions reflects that context in 2009. The set format and three-color printing show Peterson working at a more ambitious production scale as his reputation for stark, morally charged imagery took hold.
FAQ
Is The Passions a single print or a set?
It is a three-color screen printed set, with each panel measuring 18 x 18 inches.
What is the edition size?
An edition of 90, signed, numbered, and stamped, on 100% cotton rag.
Who published it?
BLK/MRKT Editions released The Passions in 2009.
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.