*APC ART is pleased to present “American Still Life (I Dream of Red, Gold Variant),” an exceptionally rare and powerful edition by internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Cleon Peterson. Executed in 2026, this work is a hand-pulled silkscreen print on wove paper, hand signed and numbered by the artist in graphite pencil along the lower margin. The work measures 15 × 28 inches and is from the highly limited edition of only 20 examples in this coveted gold variant.*

*Cleon Peterson is widely regarded as one of the most important and provocative voices in contemporary art today. His work is immediately recognizable for its stark, graphic visual language — bold compositions rendered in high-contrast palettes that depict themes of power, violence, control, and societal imbalance. Drawing influence from classical friezes, propaganda imagery, and modern political discourse, Peterson has developed a body of work that confronts the darker realities of human nature and institutional authority.*

*Over the past decade, Peterson’s work has gained significant international recognition, with major exhibitions across the United States, Europe, and Asia. His works are collected by leading contemporary collectors, cultural figures, and institutions, and are widely regarded as both visually iconic and intellectually urgent. His practice sits at the intersection of fine art and cultural commentary, making his work not only highly collectible but deeply relevant.*

*“American Still Life” is a quintessential example of Peterson’s ability to distill complex political and social ideas into a single, striking visual statement. The composition presents an arsenal of firearms — rifles, handguns, and scattered ammunition — arranged in a manner that feels both deliberate and chaotic. Rendered in Peterson’s signature graphic style, the imagery is both aesthetically compelling and psychologically unsettling.*

*The artist’s accompanying statement underscores the conceptual weight of the work, drawing parallels between authoritarian regimes, paramilitary power structures, and contemporary debates surrounding the Second Amendment in the United States. Peterson challenges the viewer to reconsider notions of power, control, and freedom — asking whether the tools intended to protect liberty can ultimately become instruments of oppression.*

*The gold variant elevates the work further, introducing a striking and luxurious tonal contrast that enhances both its visual impact and rarity. With an edition size of only 20, this variant stands as one of the most exclusive and desirable iterations of the image. Works of this scale, subject matter, and rarity are increasingly difficult to acquire, particularly in pristine condition.*

*This example is in excellent condition and has been meticulously preserved. The work is in hand in the United States and will ship immediately.*

*APC ART is pleased to offer archival framing options upon request to ensure museum-quality presentation and long-term preservation.*

*A bold, culturally significant, and highly collectible work — and an exceptional investment opportunity within the contemporary art market.*

*Offered exclusively by APC ART.*

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Provenance
Purchased direct from the Los Angeles studio of Cleon Peterson. Included with the work will be a copy of the original receipt for the work. 

Condition
The work is new and will arrive in the original packaging as it arrived from the studio of Cleon Peterson.