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Elemental {Earth, wind, water, fire

Elemental {Earth, wind, water, fire

Posted by Merc on 3/4/2009
 Featured by herbC
 Nominated for Feature by Dan P
Elemental
I chose the name for this one based off all the color mixing and layering I did. The hand is sporting a psilocybin molecule. Mr. Smith helped with the wags on the bowl and the stem. I pushed this guy out right before leaving for the Seattle show. A special thankx to J-red, Gerrid and kev! These guys showed the great part of our community and showed lots of hospitality. You guys rock and my door is always open. This one belongs to Wicked 66 and will be at Champs. Thanks Jody for the patience!

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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
  • Dan P
    Dan P: Killin it!!!
    3/4/2009 9:10 PM
  • Lawson
    ya dope piece
    Lawson: great set up...
    3/4/2009 9:23 PM
  • herbC
    hella!
    herbC: good to meet u. got some sick work goin on!
    3/4/2009 9:35 PM
  • W I E R D E E R
    nice work
    W I E R D E E R: love your sculpting shits tight nice meeting you too if you make it to denver look me up
    3/5/2009 0:28 AM
  • G.B. Midas
    Oh so
    G.B. Midas: naassttyy, big ups-G
    3/5/2009 8:34 AM
  • Lear
    sickee...
    Lear: really sick piece ,you have some really tight work ,keepem spinnin, peace lear
    3/6/2009 1:31 AM
  • Elks That Run
    very nice
    Elks That Run: thats a sick piece; great color combo!!
    3/6/2009 10:20 AM
  • Live Free
    great
    Live Free: work.I like your style.. good luck at the pipe classic..
    9/14/2009 10:55 AM



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