Artist: Cleon Peterson
Title: I Against I (Gold)
Medium: Handpulled Deckled Screen Print
Size: 16 x 16 Inches
Edition: 20
Price: $200
*there is a black version and white version available
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Born in 1973 in Seattle, Washington,
Cleon Peterson is a formidable presence in the global art scene whose work resonates deeply within the print collector community. His distinctive visual language emerged from a tumultuous early life marked by struggle and addiction which eventually fueled his creative drive during the late nineties. This background provided a raw foundation for his explorations into power dynamics and societal collapse.
Cleon Peterson pursued formal excellence to match his visceral themes by earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the Art Center College of Design in 2004 and later completing a Master of Fine Arts at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2006.
His rise to prominence is defined by a commitment to portraying the darker impulses of humanity through a lens that mirrors Greco Roman pottery and graphic minimalism. As a contemporary artist his work addresses the cyclical nature of violence and the breakdown of morality in modern power structures. One of his most significant accomplishments includes the massive mural titled Endless Sleep installed beneath the Eiffel Tower in Paris which solidified his status as an international figure of influence. His career is punctuated by high profile solo exhibitions at prestigious venues such as the Kaikai Kiki Gallery in Tokyo and the Over the Influence galleries in both Hong Kong and Los Angeles. These shows often sell out quickly because limited edition prints of his work are highly coveted by collectors who value his stark black and white aesthetic and sharp social commentary.
Collectors of fine art posters and limited edition silkscreens frequently seek out his most iconic images which have become staples of the genre. Famous pieces such as The Shadow of Men and Into the Fire demonstrate his mastery of tension and composition. Other notable works like Victory and Blood and Soil illustrate his ability to use a restricted color palette of red and black to evoke intense emotional responses. His participation in major group shows and solo projects has consistently pushed the boundaries of what print media can achieve making his releases some of the most anticipated events in the collector market. By blending fine art sensibilities with a graphic design precision he has created a lasting legacy that continues to provoke and inspire audiences across the globe.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 
