Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Truth (What Have We Lost) (Timed Edition)
Summary
Truth (What Have We Lost) is a 2022 timed-edition screen print, hand-pulled at 18 x 24 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Because the edition size was set by the number sold during its release window, its final count is inherently limited yet variable. Each print is signed and numbered.
Why It Matters
The timed-edition format ties the run size directly to demand during a fixed window, a model Peterson uses to democratize access while capping supply. The subject, the erosion of truth, speaks to contemporary anxieties about disinformation. It marks a reflective, explicitly political register within his broader vocabulary of power and conflict.
Collector Perspective
Timed editions produce an edition size fixed only after the window closes, so scarcity depends on how many collectors participated. The archival Coventry Rag stock and signed-and-numbered format preserve gallery-grade credentials. For collectors, these releases offer a snapshot of demand at a moment in time, with counts that can be genuinely small.
Historical Context
The timed or open-window edition model gained traction among artists selling directly to collectors, letting the market set the run. Peterson's use of it in 2022 aligns with his self-released strategy. The theme of lost truth situates the work within a wave of politically engaged art responding to an era of contested facts and public trust.
FAQ
How was the edition size determined?
It is a timed edition; the final count was set by the quantity sold during the release window.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 18 x 24 inches, hand-pulled as a screen print.
Is each print signed?
Yes, every print is signed and numbered by the artist.
What theme does the title address?
The title reflects on the erosion of truth, a pointed political concern in Peterson's work.
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.