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The Watcher

Posted by Merc on 6/13/2009
Featured by D-Wreck

This one was inspired after Dan P, Oden and I got together for a collab. We had a long philosophical talk about aliens and spiritual matters and how we felt they corresponded. Strangely enough afterward I went camping and caught a glimpse of what I feel was a ufo. Dan left some discs around so I threw them together and used some of the images from the collab. Cope made the crop circles and masked the piece. This was my second alien and the first images I blasted. Super chunk. As with all my stands this one was done by Slight Of Hand Metal Works!

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Artist: Merc ( )

Contact Artist

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

WOW
D-Wreck: I think this is one of the dopest pieces I've seen from you........... damn!
6/13/2009 7:37 PM
Off The Chain!!!
Joe Blow: That shit is fuckin HOT!!! I also really dig that Mateo stand... looks great together.
6/13/2009 7:40 PM
Very nice work
Corn-cob Piper: I believe....
6/13/2009 8:04 PM
Crondo619: That thing is to cool.
6/13/2009 8:05 PM
TIE: coolest thing I seen in a while...props
6/13/2009 8:24 PM
KravinGlass: Nice!
6/13/2009 8:30 PM

Lear: THIS IS STRAIGHT ILL NANA ,,LOVE IT ,,,I AGREE WITH D-WRECK ,I TO THINK THIS IS ONE OF THEE SICKEST PIECES OF ART THAT YOUVE DONE,,GREAT JOB BRO,,REALLY ENJOY LOOKING AT THE GLASS YOU POST ,,,PEACE LEAR
6/13/2009 9:11 PM

dude!
herbC: your detail is sick! got me yellin encore for sure.
6/13/2009 11:04 PM
Stratisphere: think this is my favorite piece of yours,

SICK!
6/13/2009 11:08 PM
Skye Perry Norton: Damd thats sick
6/13/2009 11:53 PM
Best one yet
Blade: This is my favorite Merc piece so far!!!
6/14/2009 2:23 AM
awesome!
Adam Sultan: i especially like the triangle circle blasted image on the back side of the mouthpiece. really neat
6/14/2009 4:59 AM
!!!
J RED: yea boy frickin aliens. we killed it in p-town
6/14/2009 9:12 AM

dude
Blitzkriega: i hardly ever comment on pieces, but I couln't restrain myself. this shit is top level stuff bro. all around. keep it classy!
6/14/2009 9:33 AM

very nice
Salt: Yea well done you really brought it all together for this one. good use of the blasting, shit good job all around, this is truly a nice composition in addition to being a cool pipe! Put it on the mantle!
6/14/2009 10:24 AM

Wow!!!
Iamlight: I am in awe of that piece you've made there...keep up the good work!
6/14/2009 10:28 AM
Sick!
TBird: Great concept and well executed!
6/14/2009 10:51 AM
off the hook for sure
Korey: killer piece
6/14/2009 12:25 AM

They aint seen nothing yet! ;)
Dan P: I like the way you finished that up! It looks like you got the hang of that new blasting equipment… I knew you’d like it! I’ll hit you up soon about round two. Peace!
6/14/2009 1:28 PM

^^^
Chris Carlson: full circle, nice way to bring everything together..
6/14/2009 2:38 PM
super sick
Hermit: wow! nice one
6/14/2009 3:31 PM

good vibes
TurtleTimeGlass: Really sweet peace! Great theme work, really captures the mood. And I really like your personal write up, I totally feel that. A beautiful family to be a part of. Much love.
6/14/2009 3:31 PM

Andy D: Real tight guy's! dig the sculpting on the alien and blasting.
6/14/2009 3:40 PM

Lawson: So nice my friend....
It was good to see ya for a bit hope next time we can get into a bitchin piece...
Really dope work!!!!!!!!!
6/14/2009 5:27 PM

Super sickie
Trevor Selby: really original!
6/14/2009 7:32 PM
proper
CalM: indeed.super ill work. cant wait to see more..thanks!!
6/14/2009 11:36 PM
Greetings Earthlings
G.B. Midas: We are now taking over!!!!!!!!!!!
6/15/2009 2:20 AM
2010bc: look at all these comments = you know shes a winner!

Love aliens.
6/15/2009 4:15 AM
Byron Beres: soo good!!!!!
6/15/2009 8:54 AM
ALIEN WORKSHOP................
B L U E S: GOOD STUFF MERC...........
6/15/2009 12:12 AM
WOW!!!
42DEGREESA2: You killed it! Just sick... Great work man.

-Matt
6/15/2009 12:17 AM
very cool
Live Free: so smooth looking! very nice piece!
6/15/2009 1:26 PM
Freeek: hells yes!!!
6/15/2009 3:44 PM
Talon: rad
6/15/2009 10:53 PM
MNP: pimp
6/16/2009 9:54 AM
Merc: Wow!! I'm overwhelmed from your response! Thank you all so much. I'm very honored!
peace to you all!
6/16/2009 11:26 PM

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