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Merc-Danish!

Posted by Merc on 2/10/2009

This is a piece that my good friend Whodanish started building in my shop along time ago and since he has taken a long while off I decided to put some life into the dust gathering pieces. I owe allot to Whodanish, back in the day he pushed me and made me become more aware of the way my work looked and functioned. He also has helped so many of the artists in our town [though many of them never even mention his name when giving up props even though if it were not for him most of them wouldn't even know how to make a proper spoon]. So this is for you hommie! I put most of it together, shaped it, did the horns and Whodanish made the stock and did the patterns. Cool piece, old school and about 13 inches tall! Enjoy

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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

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Chad G: I like it...Very honorable of ya to give props like that...It's good to have people like that to push a brother...It's also good to see pieces sitting around become alive....Appreciation to the fullness...
2/10/2009 7:35 AM

^^^
Chris Carlson: nice...
2/11/2009 5:30 PM
sick
Elks That Run: im diggin those colors!
2/11/2009 9:17 PM
hell yeah!
herbC: love those colors
2/12/2009 11:51 AM

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