Stabbing & Backstabbing

2 artworks

  • Police Shooting Black Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Cleon Peterson Police Shooting Black Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Police Shooting Black Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson on Hand Deckled 290gsm Coventry Rag Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Artwork. 2015 Signed & Numbered Cleon Peterson Limited Edition of 150 Artwork Size 14x18 Silkscreen Print. Cleon Peterson's 2015 Silkscreen Print “Police Shooting Black” – A Stark Voice in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork Cleon Peterson’s 2015 limited edition silkscreen print titled Police Shooting Black is a powerful example of politically charged Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork that holds nothing back. Printed on hand-deckled 290gsm Coventry Rag fine art paper, this 14 x 18 inch piece was released in a signed and numbered edition of 150. The print is rendered in stark black silhouette, showing a faceless police officer mid-strike over a defenseless figure on the ground. Peterson employs a style that is instantly recognizable—clean, aggressive, and intentionally stripped of detail to focus entirely on the narrative of power, submission, and societal conflict. It is more than a commentary. It is a visual confrontation. Cleon Peterson: American Artist With a Vision Rooted in Violence and Power Dynamics Cleon Peterson was born in 1973 in the United States and continues to create work that deeply engages with themes of chaos, institutional abuse, and systemic violence. A former street artist who has also worked in illustration and fashion, Peterson often centers his practice around the representation of violent struggle. His works are filled with archetypal figures that reenact the brutal power plays of modern society. Police Shooting Black stands out in his body of work not only for its limited edition fine art format but for its focused depiction of racialized police violence. It is not an ambiguous image. The figures speak with immediacy, channeling real-world incidents into high-contrast allegory. The facelessness of both the oppressor and the oppressed creates a disturbing universality, implicating systems rather than individuals. The Visual Economy of Violence in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork This print carries forward the street-level urgency found in graffiti while leveraging the formal control of screenprinting and gallery presentation. Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork often borrows visual language from commercial signage, propaganda, and rebellion, and Peterson’s work is no exception. The figures are iconographic, each line intentional, each silhouette loaded with symbolic weight. Peterson reduces the image to its emotional and psychological core, amplifying the sense of dehumanization and systemic brutality. The use of black-and-white further enforces the emotional starkness while refusing to distract with color. Every inch of the composition is confrontational and calculated to provoke response, conversation, and discomfort. Coventry Rag Paper and Silkscreen Technique as Mediums of Resistance The use of 290gsm Coventry Rag paper—known for its archival quality and textured surface—adds gravity and permanence to what might otherwise feel like a transitory protest image. Silkscreen printing, traditionally used in mass production, is elevated here as a fine art method, offering precision and boldness while still invoking its underground and street origins. Peterson’s choice of material and medium serves to highlight the duality in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork: existing between gallery walls and political walls, between collectability and dissent. Each print is hand-deckled, giving it an edge—literally and figuratively—that speaks to the raw emotion and crafted message embedded in the work. Would you like write-ups for any of Peterson’s other prints or projects?

    $563.00

  • On the Sunny Side of the Street- Yellow Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Cleon Peterson On the Sunny Side of the Street- Yellow Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    On the Sunny Side of the Street- Yellow On Red Hand-Pulled 2-Color Silkscreen Print on 290gsm Coventry Rag Paper Deckled Edges by Artist Cleon Peterson Limited Pop Art Artwork. 2021 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 125 Artwork Size 14x20.5 Limited edition of 125 Hand-pulled 14 x 20.5” Yellow on Black screenprint on 290gsm Coventry Rag Paper with deckled edges. Signed and numbered. Cleon Peterson (b. 1973) On the Sunny Side of the Street (Yellow), 2021 Screenprint on Coventry Rag paper 20-1/2 x 14 inches (52.1 x 35.6 cm) (sheet) Ed. 125 Signed, numbered, and dated in pencil along the lower edge. Published by the artist. The art of Peterson has a robust anti-establishment character, and anger, as a creative force, is present throughout most of his artworks. The subject of anger is the artist, and with his work, he is turning against society’s deepest weariness and malaise. This LA-based artist is the mastermind behind a series of dystopic artworks, paintings, prints, sculptures, and murals exhibited in the US, Europe, and Asia. "On the Sunny Side of the Street" is a yellow silkscreen print by Cleon Peterson, an American artist known for his provocative and often dark artwork. Peterson's work often explores themes of violence, power dynamics, and societal unrest, reflecting the complex and contradictory nature of human existence. This particular print, "On the Sunny Side of the Street," presents a different tone than much of Peterson's other work, given its title and yellow color. It could be an attempt to explore the brighter, more optimistic side of life, or perhaps it presents a contrasting view to the darker themes found in his other pieces. As an artist, Peterson is known for his ability to make striking visual statements that leave a lasting impact on viewers.

    $759.00

Stabbing & Backstabbing
Graffiti and street art prints have long been a powerful medium for artists to express themselves, convey complex ideas, and tackle controversial subjects. One such theme that has seen its presence in these art forms is the concept of stabbing and backstabbing, both figuratively and literally. Although the topic may be deemed sensitive or provocative, artists worldwide have effectively utilized it to spark conversation and create thought-provoking masterpieces. This exploration of stabbing and backstabbing serves to portray various themes such as trust, betrayal, and societal issues. Within the realm of graffiti and street art prints, stabbing is often represented as a symbol of conflict, aggression, and the violent side of human nature. This portrayal might include depictions of actual knives or sharp objects, the act of stabbing, or simply the incorporation of sharp, jagged lines and shapes that evoke a sense of danger or unease. These representations allow the artists to expose the raw, darker facets of human existence, which are often obscured by the veneer of civilization. In contrast, backstabbing typically represents betrayal and deceit. This theme can be observed in artworks featuring faceless or untrustworthy characters, scenes of double-crossing, or allegorical representations of broken trust. The interpretation of backstabbing in graffiti and street art prints also extends to the broader societal context, exploring themes such as political deception, corporate greed, and personal vendettas. The artists might use elements such as two-faced beings, broken trust symbols, or images of treachery to highlight the prevalence of backstabbing in our daily lives. Artists specializing in graffiti and street art prints often use color and form to enhance the emotional impact of their work on stabbing and backstabbing. The choice of color palette is particularly important, with artists frequently employing darker, more somber hues, such as deep reds, blues, and blacks, to convey a sense of menace or danger. This stark visual representation creates a striking contrast against the backdrop of our otherwise mundane urban environments, which further intensifies the feelings of unrest and disturbance associated with these themes. One of the reasons that artists explore the themes of stabbing and backstabbing in graffiti and street art prints is to initiate dialogue and raise awareness about the darker aspects of society. Through the vivid and often confrontational nature of these art forms, artists aim to provoke thought and challenge prevailing notions of morality, loyalty, and trust. By doing so, they create opportunities for viewers to confront and re-evaluate their beliefs and assumptions about human behavior and relationships. The themes of stabbing and backstabbing in graffiti and street art prints offer a unique opportunity to delve into the darker aspects of human existence. These striking and often disturbing images serve to challenge our perceptions of trust, betrayal, and aggression, while simultaneously opening up important conversations about societal issues. Through the exploration of these themes, artists worldwide have effectively contributed to a larger dialogue surrounding our values and beliefs as a society, while demonstrating the powerful ability of art to transform and provoke.
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