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A sea horse natrual

A sea horse natrual

Posted by Merc on 4/25/2008
 Nominated for Feature by WildRok Productions
This was made for my friends at Revin Evolution in Austin Texas. I used powders and frit for most of the piece and a stuff n puff for the sea horse. Its about 12 inches tall and features a mixed sandblasted finish that I flame polished in places to give it a more authentic look. Peace
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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
  • WildRok Productions
    		 Nice work Bro!
    WildRok Productions: It was cool to see this peice in person...Keep it up!PEACE
    4/25/2008 5:18 AM
  • Boroburner
    		 Boroburner: sickness! Love all the texture, shoulda got feature.
    4/25/2008 8:34 AM
  • Obe
    		 Thank you
    Obe: Merc this was made for my birthday present and I love every inch of it! Thank you so much! Its amazing!!

    Obe
    xo
    4/26/2008 5:58 PM
  • Gemini Glass Craft
    		 what's up..............................
    Gemini Glass Craft: Merc its good to see you post, fatty sea
    horse, is the sea horse lockness frit?..
    Peace & Respect
    Gemini
    4/27/2008 8:51 AM
  • Merc
    		 Its intense bluegreen powder, seablue frit, and lockness blown in.
    Merc: Obe Im glad you love it!!! Thats why I blow glass!!! Call me Gemini!
    4/27/2008 5:37 PM
  • Lear
    		 Lear: NICE PIECE ,,AND THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS BRO,,,IM TRYIN TO MAKE STUFF THATS WORTHY,,THANKS AGAIN ,,PEACE LEAR
    7/4/2009 3:38 PM
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