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I Always loved Alex Grey Part 2[ rebuild after destruction]

Posted by Merc on 3/5/2009
Featured by Stratisphere

Alex Grey is one of my favorite painters of all time. The perplex paintings he produces carry a very spiritual context. This series illustrates the connection between my own inner thoughts expressed threw glass to his ability to express fully threw paint. Most talented painters don't compare to the skills he posses which is one of the reasons I respect his work so much. His attention to detail is provocative and has helped open my eye to art as well as the perceptional world. We live in a questionable existence in which a few find great beauty but so many others get lost, I wish more could reconnect to the soul of art and less to the distraction that is life completely fueled by money and power. Peace to all that understand. No disrespect only Unification of minds. Together we're infinite and our voices can be heard far and wide..
This piece is not perfect nor are any of us, still its up to us to look inside ourselves.

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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

Stratisphere: really dug this piece at the show, pics don't do it justice. hope your long ass drive home went well too.
3/5/2009 11:57 AM
Niiiiice!!!!
Boxfan: Sweet piece Merc!!!
3/5/2009 5:18 PM
Unbroken Glass: Great work man would to see that in person
3/5/2009 8:07 PM
Lawson: very dope piece Merc the head on that is super ill....
3/5/2009 8:57 PM
wow this is big..........
B L U E S: cool piece
3/5/2009 11:57 PM
sweet piece
Korey: It was nice meeting you
3/6/2009 7:29 AM
yeah
Elks That Run: thats an awesome piece!
3/6/2009 10:08 AM

Thats Wild!
Know Ego: Your definitely in touch with your artistic source of energy. A place where few can tap into. Great piece and cool artist statement.
3/6/2009 10:08 AM

MAN
Lemurian Draconis: That is the best head yet...... really nice MERC
3/6/2009 5:13 PM
Freeek: love it!! hope the trip was a blast!
3/7/2009 7:44 AM

nice piece...
Dr.dreve Aka Tubby Glass: if you like alex grey you should check out luke browns work, spectraleyes dot com ill shit.
3/8/2009 2:57 PM

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