Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Wasteland (Bone)
Summary
Wasteland (Bone) is a 2022 hand-pulled screen print in a square 22 x 22-inch format on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Issued in an edition of 100, each print is signed and numbered. The square composition and desolate title mark it as a distinctive entry in Peterson's 2022 self-released group.
Why It Matters
The title evokes ruin and aftermath, a landscape emptied by the violence Peterson so often depicts. The square format lends the composition a centered, iconic weight uncommon among his portrait-oriented sheets. In his flat two-tone idiom, the work reads as a meditation on the wreckage left behind by cycles of conflict.
Collector Perspective
The 22 x 22-inch square format sets this apart visually and makes it a compelling focal piece. At $150 in an edition of 100, it balances availability with archival production on Coventry Rag. Signed and numbered, its unusual proportions give it distinct hanging appeal within a Peterson collection.
Historical Context
Peterson's imagery of ruin taps a lineage of art confronting the cost of war and social collapse. The 'wasteland' theme resonates with modernist anxieties about civilization's fragility. His 2022 self-released editions delivered these statements directly to collectors, with square formats offering an alternative to his more common vertical compositions.
FAQ
What makes this print's format distinctive?
It is a square 22 x 22-inch composition, unusual among Peterson's typically vertical prints.
How many were produced?
It was issued in an edition of 100, each signed and numbered.
What does 'Bone' refer to?
'Bone' denotes the off-white tone paired with black in Peterson's signature two-tone palette.
What paper stock is used?
It is printed on archival 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
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.