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The Great Canadian Glassblowing Tour with Merc and J-Red (Part 1)

The Great Canadian Glassblowing Tour with Merc and J-Red (Part 1)

Posted by Merc on 11/30/2010
 Featured by Elks That Run on 12/1/2010
 Nominated for Feature by Belliott on 12/1/2010
This is a piece that was made during a class at Corey's shop in Vancouver. This piece features Alien Tech, Electric Blue Velvet, Serendipity, Silver Aqua, Star White and Red Exotic. This piece features my penetrating pluck section located directly under the male of the direct injection. This piece was made for Ashley in Vancouver for her 10 year old son's cancer fundraiser. We were in Canada for roughly 2 weeks and taught 2 classes. The second class was held at Barracuda's in Calgary, pictures from that class will be posted shortly. J-Red and I would like to thank everyone who came out and took the class. A special thanks to Cope for all the assistance and pictures taken, and also thanks to all the sponsors:
Northstar Glass
Borosyndicate
The Blast Shield
Trev's Glass

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 Artist:   Merc  ( ) Contact Artist 
Merc
My name is Merc. Ive been on the torch since 1999. I love glass and our culture. I chose American art pipe as my medium because of it's many options of expression and techniques. For hundreds of years people have embraced pipes in many different cultures and have regarded them as sacred objects used in ceremonies or for everyday use of tobacco, but still valued by their owner no less. I create pieces with hopes that the viewer is brought to a different perception of a pipe rather than function alone. Threw piping I have found victories, failure, friends, pain, joy, travels, and my identity. Nothing has ever held my attention as much as silica. Some of the greatest artists to ever exist have come from this community, so to say it's wrong or to declare it criminal is a blow to everyone who understands what this planet is minus any of the forms of art!!!


I've remained hidden over the years but recently decided to share my collected works to the public. I'm slowly putting pieces up both recent and past and have been enjoying interacting with all of you. Allot has changed since I started including the way I was taught. Through perseverance and some help from a few friends{ Whodanish, Salt, Dankstar,Crite,Robone..ect} and lots of inspiration, I feel that I have achieved an understanding of boro. I'm thankful for glass as well the workers of it. To all who view pipers please understand the risks and sacrifices it takes to pursue our dreams. Know the history of this craft if your just getting started and it will take you to great destinations!!! Thankx to all who support and a special thankx to my wife and children as well as my friends Salt, Freeek, Cowboy and Beth, Revin Evolution and Hill.Without them I would have lost the dream along time ago! I'm inspired by all of you as well as everything. Peace Merc

Sponsors: The Blastshield.com and Abr Imagery

These pieces are replicas of American art pipes and are not intended for use. Nor or they for sale threw this site.


Thank you to Justin for working hard to help us all!!!!

mercewaters@gmail.com


Comments
  • Belliott
    WOW
    Belliott: every thing u keep posting is sick
    12/1/2010 0:27 AM
  • Highgrade Mike
    killin it
    Highgrade Mike: Two of the coolest dudes in glass kickin ass in canada. I bet jared shreded some mountains too!
    12/1/2010 7:44 PM
  • Duende
    SUPA DOPE
    Duende: Very nice!
    12/1/2010 11:00 PM
  • J RED
    !!!!
    J RED: it was real fun trip. and thanks to are canadian brothers for there hospitality!!
    12/2/2010 9:16 AM
  • Joe Blow
    Crushed It!
    Joe Blow: Very nice piece fellas. Bet you guys had a blast.
    12/2/2010 10:48 AM
  • ReLLiK
    NICE-
    ReLLiK: Sweet colab guys.
    12/3/2010 1:43 AM
  • Jenicke
    Jenicke: Nice work ehh
    12/3/2010 2:24 AM



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