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Shop pics {inspiration}

Posted by Merc on 12/1/2008

Here is some pics of my shop and some of the things that inspire me. Also a few shots of my new torch a Herbert Arnold 65. Thanx to Ross at ABR for hookin a brotha up with the Herby!!!!

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Artist: Merc ( )

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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

Profile Page: http://www.GlassPipes.org/Merc

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Comments

nice shop
T-funk: damn son 65in it.. were ya 40-50in it ,,or gtt n b4
12/1/2008 1:27 PM
sweet setup
herbC: dig the comics and the green. killer frit trays you got goin on too.
12/1/2008 1:58 PM
kool
Richmann: very kool
12/1/2008 5:38 PM
JD: looking good
12/1/2008 7:18 PM
looks chillin
Lawson: Nice clean shop. Does it always look so clean?
12/1/2008 7:36 PM

Tight Shop!
Dutchy Hubner Gallery: Hows it going Merc? Rocking it over here. Kinda stoked to see what your making for the gallery. Stay cool.
12/2/2008 1:25 AM

Merc: Hey everybody! T-funk, I went from a Delta to the 65. It didn't used to stay as clean but these days yes we keep spotless as possible!! Dutchy I'm in the works on the piece and I'll call in a couple of days. Thankx for the comments!
12/2/2008 8:37 AM

stepping up
Bronx: word glad to hear you found your herbie... not too many of those guys around. hope it dose ya well.
12/2/2008 11:54 AM

True Inspirado
Know Ego: Awesome shop. Good color and cool artwork.
I see you got your hands on some yolk rollers from the Blastshield. Nice.
12/3/2008 9:24 AM

tight
J RED: real sick shop the color is tight where are you located? peace j-red
12/3/2008 2:16 PM

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