APC ART is pleased to offer our global collector base this distinguished and powerful hand-pulled screenprint by Cleon Peterson — “Man in the Forest (Gold Variant)” (2024).

This exceptional piece measures 61 cm × 45 cm and is executed as a hand-pulled screenprint in gold ink on 290 gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges. The work is hand signed by the artist (“Cleon Peterson ’24”) in the bottom right margin and is hand numbered from an extremely limited edition of only 25 (bottom left margin). This Gold Variant represents the most exclusive edition variant offered by the artist to date, making it immediately rare and highly collectible.

Cleon Peterson’s practice is known for his stripped-down palette, often limited to black, white, red, and gold, and his focus on bold, graphic scenes of conflict, power, and survival. Working primarily in only a few colors, his compositions draw inspiration from classical myth, propaganda aesthetics, and street art design, yet depict scenes of domination and resistance that mirror modern social realities.

In this Gold Variant, “Man in the Forest” captures the essence of Peterson’s visual language: a monumental figure standing in a stylized wilderness, weapon slung over his shoulder, both hunter and hunted. The gold ink lends the image a divine, almost mythological aura — transforming his signature theme of struggle into a statement of endurance and human strength.

A Los Angeles-based artist, Peterson emerged from the early ’90s skate and graffiti scene and has become one of the defining voices of modern street-derived fine art. His work has been exhibited internationally and collected by museums, prominent curators, and celebrities alike. He maintains a long-standing friendship with fellow artist RETNA, and the two have often been cited as complementary forces within the L.A. art world — both blending calligraphic precision and raw social commentary.

Peterson’s collectors include high-profile figures across music, fashion, and film. His large-scale murals and collaborations — including his contribution to the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse backdrop for Sony Pictures — have solidified his place in both fine art and pop-culture history.

From an investment standpoint, “Man in the Forest (Gold Variant)” represents an outstanding opportunity. With an edition of just 25, it stands among Peterson’s rarest and most refined releases, combining scarcity with powerful aesthetic appeal. His market remains robust, with strong institutional support and global demand driving sustained upward trajectory.

The work is in hand and will ship immediately from the USA.
APC ART is pleased to offer archival framing options to preserve the piece to museum standards.

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Provenance

Included with the work will be a COA from APC ART (with the galleries blind stamp), guaranteeing authenticity for perpetuity. 

Condition

The work is new.