Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Wake From Your Sleep
Summary
A 2023 hand-pulled screen print in an edition of 100, square at 24 x 24 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper, each sheet signed and numbered. "Wake From Your Sleep" is an exhortative title that turns Peterson's confrontational imagery toward a call for awareness and awakening.
Why It Matters
The imperative title reframes Peterson's darkness as a warning meant to rouse rather than merely disturb. Dated 2023, it predates his 2024 election-year surge of political prints, positioning it as an earlier expression of the wake-up-and-see impulse that would later become explicit in his civic work.
Collector Perspective
The generous 24 x 24 inch square is an impactful standalone display size, and each sheet being individually signed and numbered is a reassuring standard for collectors. As a 2023 release in an edition of 100, it sits at the front of the recent wave of politically inflected Peterson prints, giving it a chronological anchor point.
Historical Context
Calls to "wake" carry a long rhetorical history in protest and prophetic art, urging audiences out of complacency. Peterson's stark duotone lends the summons a graphic urgency consistent with the poster tradition, where bold contrast and direct address were tools of political mobilization.
FAQ
What year was it released?
2023, predating Peterson's 2024 election-year political prints.
What is the format and edition?
A 24 x 24 inch square in a limited edition of 100, each signed and numbered.
What paper is used?
290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
What does the title convey?
An exhortation to awareness, reframing his dark imagery as a call to awaken.
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.