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Cleon PetersonDestroying the Weak Set 2015 by Cleon Peterson Hand Pulled Limited Screen Print2016
2016
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£2,273.07
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NOK 30,424.32
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Cleon Peterson — Destroying the Weak Set (Gold Edition, 2015)
This rare matching-number set pairs Destroying the Weak 1 and Destroying the Weak 2—both struck as number 1 of 75 in the small 2015 gold edition. They’re hand‑pulled screen prints on sleek black Astropaue Eclipse paper, sized at 20″ × 20″. The “1 of 75” marking, signed and numbered, is rare enough—but this set goes further: each print exhibits the subtle production irregularities (slight misregistrations, ink variation, edge bleed) that emerge when printing the very first impressions in a limited run. Far from flaws, these quirks elevate the pieces as authentic artifacts of the artist’s process.
Both prints are number 1 of only 75—striking, matched pieces in themselves. The imperfections add a tactile, one-of-a-kind quality, prized by collectors of hand-crafted editions. Peterson’s iconic style—graphic scenes of violence, dominance, and societal chaos—carries intense visual energy.
Cleon Peterson (b. 1973; Seattle-born, LA-based) is an acclaimed contemporary artist known for his stark, graphic depictions of struggle, power, and brutality. Educated with a BFA in Graphic Design from ArtCenter College of Design (Pasadena) and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art (Michigan), his imagery invokes gladiatorial violence and societal collapse, rendered in bold, arresting compositions and often reduced to a powerful palette of black, white, and red.
Peterson’s work is rooted in art historical traditions of dramatic conflict—from Greco-Roman gladiator motifs and Goya’s Disasters of War, to Delacroix’s visceral Romanticism. He also channels influences from modern cultural icons like Basquiat, Haring, Warhol, and Shepard Fairey, blending graphic pop aesthetics with visceral political commentary.
His themes—violence, domination, dystopia—are visual exorcisms of internal and societal demons. Exhibition titles like Blood & Soil and Shadow of Men underscore his commitment to exposing the darkness underlying civilization.
Imagine unveiling a pair of prints where the rarity of “#1 of 75” meets the unmistakable charm of first-press artifacts—each print slightly different, bearing silent testimony to the making. These aren’t generic multiples; they’re first-strike originals within a limited run—charged with Peterson’s signature aesthetic and the unrepeatable character of early impressions. This set isn’t just decoration—it’s confrontation and commentary, packaged in a collector’s dream.
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- Creation Year:2016
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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- Gallery Location:Draper, UT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1327216879302
Cleon Peterson
Cleon Peterson’s bold, stylized paintings and prints depict a world of brute, authoritarian violence and caustic debauchery. The artist draws on fine-art influences such as Leon Golub and Paul McCarthy, as well as the aesthetics of Greek pottery, graphic design, and political propaganda posters. His striking compositions feature characters packed into dense, kinetic scenes of high-contrast conflict. Peterson works with a spare color palette, often limiting himself to black, white, red, and yellow. He received his MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art before going on to exhibit in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Paris, San Francisco, and beyond. His work has fetched five-figure prices on the secondary market. By explicitly depicting acts of violence, Peterson hopes to highlight the overreach of authoritarian power in contemporary society.
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