Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
To Sway Minds
Summary
"To Sway Minds" is a 2018 hand-pulled black and gold screen print, 18 x 24 inches, self-released by Cleon Peterson in a limited edition of 150. Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges and signed and numbered by the artist, it turns his figural language toward the theme of persuasion and manipulation.
Why It Matters
The title shifts Peterson's usual focus from physical violence to psychological control, the coercion of belief. This makes it a thematically distinct entry, exploring how power operates through influence rather than force alone, while retaining the flat, high-contrast confrontation that defines his visual signature.
Collector Perspective
As a self-released 18 x 24 inch print in the artist's standard edition of 150, it offers an accessible, well-documented way into Peterson's catalog. The black-and-gold palette is among collectors' preferred configurations, and the hand signature plus deckled Coventry Rag stock provide the archival fundamentals buyers look for.
Historical Context
Issued in 2018, the print belongs to a body of Peterson work probing authority, propaganda, and control. Its focus on swaying minds resonates with an era preoccupied with disinformation and persuasion, extending the artist's critique of power into the softer, more insidious mechanisms of influence.
FAQ
What theme does this print address?
Persuasion and manipulation, framed through Peterson's language of power and control.
What is the edition size?
A limited edition of 150, each signed and numbered by the artist.
What are the specifications?
18 x 24 inches, black and gold on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
Was it published by a gallery?
No, it was self-released by Cleon Peterson.
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.