Artwork Description
Speak To Me Light Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson on Hand Deckled 290gsm Coventry Rag Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Art Artwork.
2023 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 75 Artwork Size 17x22 Silkscreen Print
Cleon Peterson is an artist whose work blends the aesthetics of pop art with the rawness of street art and graffiti, to create captivating pieces that address themes of violence, chaos, and social unrest. His art is characterized by an undeniable graphical potency, with stark figures often depicted in tumultuous or sinister settings, reflecting the more sinister aspects of society. His monochromatic or highly contrasting color palettes often lend an additional edge to his imagery, reminiscent of the urban grit and unconventional spirit characteristic of street art. His background in skateboarding culture and his time spent as a street artist in Los Angeles has significantly influenced his artistic style, blending elements of pop art's attention-grabbing graphics with the anti-establishment undercurrents of street art. What's more, Cleon’s works often exhibit the use of repeated patterns and figures, a technique that can be seen as a nod to the mass-produced style of classic pop art. However, it is crucial to note that his focus on dark subjects and narrative-driven scenes diverges from traditional pop art, which often features more lighthearted or commercial imagery. Cleon Peterson’s works are not only visually striking but also function as social commentaries, addressing topics such as power struggles and human savagery, and establishing him as an important figure in contemporary art that straddles the domains of pop, street, and graffiti art.
