CLEON PETERSON
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- NationalityWikidata + Artsy· 92%✓
- Birth yearArtsy· 92%✓
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- LocationArtsy· 85%
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Cleon Peterson creates large-scale paintings in acrylic and oil that depict densely composed scenes of intertwined male figures engaged in struggle, domination, and intimate contact. Working primarily in muted earth tones and blacks, his compositions recall Old Master painting traditions while addressing contemporary masculinity, power dynamics, and desire through explicitly physical language. Based in Los Angeles, Peterson's work oscillates between abstraction and figuration, with bodies fragmenting into gestural mark-making at the canvas edge. His formal approach, layering translucent glazes over muscular brushwork, transforms scenes of potential violence or tenderness into meditations on vulnerability and control.
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| Work | Auction House | Date | Estimate | Hammer Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Auctions | Jul 2026 | — | Unsold | |
| Artsy | Jun 2026 | $200 – $400 | Unsold | |
| Heritage Auctions | Feb 2025 | $300 – $500 | Unsold |