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Hate Ate Heart

Posted by Merc on 8/6/2009
Featured by JD

This piece was made @ Wicked 66 In LasVegas during a class focusing on the core of creativity. I draw allot of inspiration from life. During the class i used this piece to illustrate that type of creativity. I feel that hate steals from our souls. In the glass world we go threw plenty of negative things but we can't let any of it devour our hearts. The stand was made by Mateo from slight of Hand Metal Works and is made from metal off of a safe from A famous hotel in Austin from 1840. The rib cave is hinged and has a skeleton key. Thanks to all who took the class and look for the piece at this trade show.

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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

JD: insane
8/6/2009 1:40 AM
Joe Blow: very nice brother!!!
8/6/2009 5:51 AM
this things is so sick
Aymie McKesson: I wish everyone could see it in person
8/6/2009 7:26 AM
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Chad G: Awsome..............From the thought behind it to the manifested piece....You all nailed it.....Heart felt
8/6/2009 7:34 AM
mad props
Phatt Ass Glass: those guys are super chill at wicked 66... great piece
8/6/2009 7:34 AM
Very dope my friend.....
Lawson: Great + concept=$$$$$$$$
Wish i could make it to the show,
have a good time homie
8/6/2009 8:18 AM
Freeek: SICK!!!
8/6/2009 8:34 AM
Voorhees: Nice!!
8/6/2009 8:39 AM
Lear: so sick bro,,,youe work is the shit,,peace LEAR
8/6/2009 8:43 AM
WOW!!!
42DEGREESA2: Just nasty bro!!!
8/6/2009 9:22 AM
Slinger: nice textrure! very cool piece!
8/6/2009 12:28 AM
badass
Byron Beres: really f#$!in sweet
8/6/2009 8:01 PM
herbC: speechless.
8/7/2009 9:21 AM
D-Wreck: fucking CRAZY!
8/7/2009 2:43 PM
Hermit: amazing!!
8/11/2009 10:59 AM
Daddy O: SICK! The ribcage stand is a nice touch too.
8/12/2009 2:36 PM

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