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⸻ Project Title: “BEAR WITNESS” – An NFT Collection by a Man Who Survived the System ⸻ Overview: BEAR WITNESS is a hand-drawn NFT collection of bears, created by an artist who spent 32 years inside the California state penitentiary system. These aren’t just drawings — they’re tattoo flash, real designs inked on skin behind prison walls. They represent survival, identity, and hope from a man who entered prison at 18 and re-entered society at 51. ⸻ Artist’s Background: • Incarcerated at 18, sentenced to 50 to life. • Released on parole at 51, completed parole in just 1 year. • Served 32 years in California state prisons. • Created hundreds of tattoo designs while incarcerated, many of them etched into the skin of fellow inmates. • Since release, he’s been working full-time in construction, living a clean and productive life. • Now 100% free — no parole, no conditions — just a man contributing to society and sharing his art. ⸻ About the Art: • Every piece is hand-drawn — no AI, no filters. • Bears are the central theme — symbolizing strength, survival, and loyalty. • Inspired by California prison tattoo culture, Chicano flash, and the raw emotion of life inside. • These images were once currency, pride, identity — now they’re a canvas for storytelling. ⸻ The Collection: • Limited-run of 589 NFTs • every one of them was tattooed on a fellow inmate ⸻ Why This Matters: This isn’t just another NFT collection — it’s a testament to resilience, redemption, and the power of second chances. It gives voice to someone who survived a brutal system and came out determined to make good on life. By collecting a BEAR WITNESS NFT, you’re not just supporting an artist — you’re honoring the journey of someone who found a way to create beauty in the darkest of places