"Shadow of Men": Cleon Peterson Prepares for Massive MCA Denver Exhibit

Acclaimed visual artist Cleon Peterson is creating large-scale paintings for an upcoming solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. Titled "Shadow of Men," the extensive presentation centers upon themes of violence, political corruption, and the distraught state of the social conscience. Collectively, harrowing depictions of the artist's signature, shadowy characters are highlighted in the new works. "If we don't confront the evils within ourselves, we'll never be forced to take a...