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Cleon Peterson Figurative Paintings

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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Artist: Cleon Peterson
"Paint the Town", Contemporary Acrylic on Panel, 2014
"Paint the Town", Contemporary Acrylic on Panel, 2014

"Paint the Town", Contemporary Acrylic on Panel, 2014

By Cleon Peterson

Located in Astoria, NY

Cleon Peterson (American, b. 1973), "Paint the Town", Acrylic on Panel, 2014, signed and dated verso, unframed. 15.75" H x 21" W x 1.75" D.  Provenance: From a New York City C...

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2010s Contemporary Cleon Peterson Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

Poison, Contemporary Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, 2017
Poison, Contemporary Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, 2017

Poison, Contemporary Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, 2017

By Cleon Peterson

Located in Astoria, NY

Cleon Peterson (American, b. 1973), Poison, Acrylic on Canvas, 2017, signed in pencil and dated verso, unframed. 20" H x 16" W x 1.25" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.

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2010s Contemporary Cleon Peterson Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

High Contrast Tug with Club  Graphic Street Violence - Untitled
High Contrast Tug with Club  Graphic Street Violence - Untitled

High Contrast Tug with Club Graphic Street Violence - Untitled

By Cleon Peterson

Located in Miami, FL

Tug with Club Street Violence rendered in high contrast dayglow like red and inky black black. Untitled, 2018 Acrylic on canvas 36 x 24-1/4 inches (91.4 x 61.6 cm) Signed and dated ...

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2010s Street Art Cleon Peterson Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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Cleon Peterson figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Cleon Peterson figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Cleon Peterson in acrylic paint, canvas, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the street art style. Not every interior allows for large Cleon Peterson figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of John Crash Matos, Jozza, and Chris RWK. Cleon Peterson figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $17,000 and tops out at $17,000, while the average work can sell for $17,000.