Cleon Peterson Examines "Hysteria" in New Paintings of Brutish Authoritarian Figures

Over The Influence gallery in Los Angeles, California is currently hosting a sprawling presentation of new works by Cleon Peterson. Titled "Hysteria," the exhibition features boldly-colored paintings of black, white and yellow tones featuring Peterson's familiar cast of violent creatures and brutish authoritarian figures in minimalist executions. All works in the show were made over the past year."The new work in 'Hysteria' reflects the evolution that has taken place both in Peterson's thinking ...