Cleon Peterson's The Nightmare (Black) is a striking screenprint created in 2021 that explores themes of darkness and psychological intensity. The work employs a bold color palette within the screenprint medium to convey a sense of unease and surrealism. Peterson's characteristic style merges figural elements with abstract expressionist tendencies to create a visually compelling composition. The piece interrogates the viewer's relationship with fear and the subconscious through its visceral imagery. This work exemplifies Peterson's ongoing investigation into human vulnerability and emotional turmoil.