Cleon Peterson Paints Barbaric Scenes in Works for "Stare into the Sun" Exhibition

Cleon Peterson is gearing up to launch a solo exhibition in Istanbul's Pilevneli Gallery. Called "Stare Into The Sun," the title of the presentation is inspired by a new original painting of the same name that spans 96 by 216 inches wide. The LA-based artist will introduce a slew of large-scale works including tondos (circular-shaped canvases) that feature his signature characters in minimalist forms.Peterson continues to shed light on societal issues within the harrowing scenes presented across...