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To Create & Destroy (Gold)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
To Create & Destroy (Gold), 2023, is a large 36 x 45 inch hand-pulled screen print by Cleon Peterson, self-released in a signed and numbered edition of 75 on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. Its imposing scale and gold ground make it one of the most commanding sheets in the 2023 self-released series.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 75. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The title names the central dialectic of Peterson's work: creation and destruction as inseparable human impulses. At 36 x 45 inches it is a monumental statement, and the gold treatment intensifies the ceremonial tension between opulent surface and violent subject. Scale and finish combine to make this an anchor piece.
Collector Perspective
Large-format prints command attention and typically require professional framing, which collectors weigh against their gallery-wall impact. At 36 x 45 inches with a gold ground and an edition of 75, this is among the most ambitious works in the run. It suits buyers seeking a centerpiece rather than an intimate sheet.
Historical Context
Peterson's monumental compositions echo the scale of murals and public friezes, media well suited to his themes of collective power and destruction. The pairing of creation and destruction reflects a long philosophical and artistic tradition he adapts to a stark contemporary idiom. This gold impression is part of his 2023 direct-to-collector output.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2023
- 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 36 x 45 inches; Hand-pulled screen print; printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 75.
- 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 2023 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
How large is this print?
It measures 36 x 45 inches, one of the largest sheets in the 2023 series.
What is the edition size?
A signed and numbered edition of 75.
What is the medium?
A hand-pulled screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
Does it require special framing?
Its large scale typically calls for professional custom framing.
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