Cleon Peterson
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Cleon Peterson is a Los Angeles based artist who creates violent, disrupted and somewhat political art that reflects struggles in complementary society. Cleon often only uses black, white, red, and yellow in his paintings and prints to symbolize a bold message of, "a struggle between power and submission in the fluctuating architecture of contemporary society"[1]. Cleon is a recognizable and respected artist in the creative industry. He uses harsh contrasts to depict shadows which may suggest a metaphor of two sides within a person. He has work showcased around the world and has worked on many unique commissions, including multiple artistic collaborations with Grammy award winning rock band "Portugal. The Man.
Early Life and Career[edit]
Cleon Peterson was born in Seattle, Washington on December 5th, 1973. Cleon had started drinking and smoking at a really young age and around early adulthood, Cleon became addicted to heroin. Cleon's addiction progressed and he started loosing his friends family and even a place to sleep. He was arrested several times for drug possession and after he went to jail once he could not seem to stay out. At 25 years old Cleon decided to become clean and quit drug use for good. A good friend of Cleon's, Shepard Fairey, owned a design studio and offered him a place to work and make art. He made art and even painted on skateboards. He continued to pursue art and started to publicly sell it. In 2007 he had his art showcased at one of the biggest art shows in the world, Art Basel in Miami Beach which was a huge advancement for his career. He is currently 49 years old and �resides in Los Angeles, California. Not much is known about Cleon's family life but it is known that he has been married and has multiple children.
Education[edit]
2006 M.F.A. The Cranbrook Academy
2004 B.F.A. Graphic Design, Art Center College of Design,
Pasadena, CA (Graduated with Honors and Distinction)
Solo Exhibitions[edit]
2022
'Mr Sinister' at Albertz Benda, NY
2021
'With Eyes Opened: Cranbrook Academy of Art Since 1932' Cranbrook Art Museum, Detroit
'Exiles' at Louis Buhl, Detroit
'Truth & Lies' at OTI Gallery, Los Angeles
2020
'Hysteria' at OTI Gallery, Los Angeles
'Rose Béton Biennale' at Musée des Abattoirs, France
2019
'Stare Into The Sun' at Pilevneli, Istanbul
2018
'Blood & Soil' at OTI Gallery, Los Angeles
2018
'The Shadow of Men' at Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver
2017
'Victory' at Galerie Du Jour, Paris
2016
'The Judgement' at Plus One, Antwerp
'Purity' at OTI Gallery, Hong Kong
2015
'Poison' at Library Street Collective, Detroit
2014
'End of Days' at New Image Art Gallery, Los Angeles
2021
Under the Sun, Mural on Roadway
Raadhuis – Tempsplein, Heerlen
This is America at the Kunstraum Potsdam, Berlin
2018
Experience Pommery #14, Commissioner
Hugo Vitrani, Reims, France
2017
The Maxi Edmond De Rothschild, Gitana, France
'Lock Route' at Gillman Barracks, Singapore
2016
Eiffel Tower, Nuit Blanche, Paris
Warehouse 421, Abu Dhabi
2014
Lasco Project at Palais de Tokyo, Paris
2011
Postermat The Hole, New York
Pure Logo at New Image Art, Los Angeles
Public Domaine at La Gaîté Lyrique, Paris
2010
Come As You Are at Prism Gallery, Los Angeles
The Power of Selection at Part 3, Western Exhibitions, Chicago
2009
14 Artists at New Image Art, Los Angeles
Trailblazers at Boutwell Draper Gallery, Sydney
Ginger at New Image Art, Los Angeles
2007
Art Basel at Deitch Projects, Miami Beach
Mail Order Monsters at Deitch Projects, New York
Brodeo at New Image Art, Los Angeles
References[edit]
- ↑ "Cleon Peterson". cleonpeterson.com. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
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