Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Tired Of The Show & Feudal Trouble
Summary
Tired Of The Show & Feudal Trouble is a 2025 first-edition pair of hand-pulled screen prints self-released by Cleon Peterson, each 13 x 18 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges, in a limited edition of 75 and sold together as a set. The two titles read as a paired commentary on spectacle and hierarchical power.
Why It Matters
Sold as a two-print set, the works pair "Tired Of The Show" — a nod to fatigue with political spectacle — with "Feudal Trouble," evoking entrenched hierarchies of domination. Together they form a compact diptych on authority, distraction, and control, themes that run through Peterson's 2025 output and connect to companion sets released the same year.
Collector Perspective
The set format offers two images at one price point, appealing to collectors who want a paired hang. At an edition of 75, these are more widely available than Peterson's tighter runs, making them an accessible entry to his 2025 work. Confirm that both prints are present, check numbering, and inspect the deckled edges on each Coventry Rag sheet.
Historical Context
Peterson's 2025 self-released sets — including companion pairings like The Power Plant & Lulled To Sleep and Full Of Hate & Hoodwinked — reflect a period of prolific output focused on themes of political distraction, apathy, and power. The diptych format lets him build a dialogue between two related images within a single acquisition.
FAQ
Are these sold individually or as a set?
The two prints are sold together as a set. The listing describes a single price covering both images.
What is the edition size?
Each print is in a limited edition of 75, hand-pulled on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
How do the two titles relate?
'Tired Of The Show' and 'Feudal Trouble' together address political spectacle, fatigue, and entrenched power hierarchies, forming a thematic diptych.
Are these part of a broader 2025 series?
They belong to a group of 2025 self-released paired sets by Peterson, alongside companion pairings released the same year on the same theme of power and distraction.
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.