Posted by Merc
on 7/29/2008 Nominated for Feature by Lear
The year is 2025, 13 years past the predicted end of the world but only two years past the failure of peace talks. World war three breaks out in 2023, much of Earth is covered in nuclear fallout and the ocean has moved several hundred miles inland. As a result of this, strange beasts start to appear morphed genetically resembling earlier forms of dinosaurs. One of these cousins of the previous species is the rhinoctaphent. Found off the coast of Africa{ formally the Serengeti} This beast is formed from elephants,rhinos,octopus,and the sperm whale. The eyes of the beast have moved into the ears giving the face room for spearing tusks. Note the ears have become finned for reverse steering,which is also aided by an eye located at the rear of the creature allowing 360 degree vision. The creature is amphibious and is an accurate hunter but is both a carnivore and herbivore and is one the most deadly predators on both land and sea.
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!!!!
Merc: Made on July 25th. This is part of my new series Eco_logically incorrect which reflects mans effect on our planet with a "what if" feel to it. This is not my first rhinoctaphent, in fact Brian Woo gave it the name during my sea fantasy sculpting class held at Bridging Boro in Portland during Gas. The one made there turned into a large collab in which we ended up running out of time finishing, however we fully intend on having another round at it asap!! Hope you enjoy it!!
7/29/2008 6:22 AM
NICE... Lear: THATS FUCKIN ILL I LIKE IT KEEPEM COMIN MANG
7/29/2008 8:28 AM
!! J RED: sick creature no animal could fuck with that thing ! nice work!
7/29/2008 9:43 AM
holly fallout JD: wouldn't want 2 run into these in the middle of the night. crazy wild style i like it.
7/29/2008 10:42 AM
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