Cleon Peterson
American • Born 1973 • Los Angeles, California
About the Artist
Cleon Peterson is an American contemporary artist recognized for his bold figurative compositions that explore power, conflict, authority, and the complexities of human nature. Working across painting, sculpture, murals, and limited edition prints, Peterson has developed one of the most recognizable visual languages in contemporary art.
His stark silhouettes and graphic forms draw inspiration from classical history painting, mythology, and modern society, creating narratives that confront violence, hierarchy, and the tension between order and chaos. While rooted in contemporary urban culture, Peterson's work addresses universal themes that remain relevant across generations.
Website: Cleon Peterson
Screen Print
Edition: 509/1050
Authenticity: Provenance
20 × 29 in
Hand-signed by Artist
2010
Screen print on paper with deckled edges
Edition: 63/75
Authenticity: Provenance
71 × 71 cm
Hand-signed by artist
2015
Hand-pulled screen print
On 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges
Edition: 6/20
Authenticity: Provenance
18 × 13 in
Hand-signed by Artist
2026
Hand-pulled screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges
Edition: 6/50
Authenticity: Provenance
40 × 30 cm
Hand-signed by artist
2025
Silkscreen
Edition: 28/65
Authenticity: Provenance
71 × 71 cm
Hand-signed by artist
2018
Hand-pulled screen print
On 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges
Edition: 6/50
Authenticity: Provenance
18 × 13 in
Hand-signed by Artist
2026
Hand-pulled screen print on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges.
Edition: AP
Authenticity: Provenance
61 × 45 cm
Hand-signed by artist
2020
Letterpress on 100% Cotton Archival with Hand-Deckled Edges
Edition: AP
Authenticity: Provenance
33 × 40 cm
Hand-signed by both artist
2016