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Eric "Superman" Sturgess
Eric “Superman” Sturgess holds the world’s most extensive private collection of prison art, a passion he has pursued for nearly two decades. His published works highlight parts of this collection and bring attention to the powerful creativity that emerges from behind prison walls. Isaac “Downer” Morquecho, a talented artist, sums things up nicely: “I appreciate someone interested in what we do and our talent. We’re not just gang members and criminals. We’re individuals with a heart and a story to tell. We’re human, and we’re worthy of second chances.”
Eric is married and blessed with four beautiful daughters who are the love of his life. He lives his life to be the most honorable Christian, husband, and father that he can be by God’s grace. Eric has come a very long way from his abusive upbringing and he now stands as a shining example that with God all things are possible.
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Eric enjoys blessing them with quarterly packages and helping them get a Cadillac draw from the canteen every month after they send him their artwork. It isn’t just a business relationship he has with these men in California’s prisons. He has become close friends with several of them, and they would echo these sentiments. His good friend Isaac Morquecho says, “I appreciate someone interested in what we do and our talent. We’re not just gang members and criminals. We’re individuals with a heart and a story to tell. We’re human, and we’re worthy of second chances.”
This book contains the top 50 paños from the world’s most extensive collection of prison paños. Paños are intricate works of art drawn on linen, handkerchiefs, and bandannas. These artists are exceptionally skilled, and it takes years to master this art form. They take great pride in these creations because they put their heart and soul into them.