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Talking With Dragons

Posted by Merc on 8/6/2009
Featured by CJ Freestone

This is the first of a collab series between Dan P, Oden and myself. This is number one of two large collabs. The images were drawn by Oden and blasted by Dan. i did the sculpting and was assisted by Dan as well as my apprentice Cope. The piece measures just under 25 inches. What a good time! Enjoy!

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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

inspiring!
CJ Freestone: great sculpting...savage dragon head..
8/6/2009 11:08 PM
Lear: that shit is fuckin ill,,you guys are killin it,like usual,,peace LEAR
8/7/2009 0:13 AM
Crondo619: Very nice! Ilike the drawings and the size
8/7/2009 4:43 AM

Big and Bad
G.B. Midas: I seen one of these pieces up close, The detail is amazing. Oden and Dan P traveling through Mercy waters!Love it
8/7/2009 5:35 AM

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Chad G: You all are makein monsters.....Looks awsome...
8/7/2009 6:41 AM
massive
Phatt Ass Glass: Legit... mad props to you guys
8/7/2009 7:25 AM
sweeeeet dude!
herbC: i love it. nice work
8/7/2009 9:16 AM
!!!
J RED: ya bro nice bub !! mercen it!
8/7/2009 11:19 AM
D-Wreck: Large and in charge!
8/7/2009 2:36 PM
effin la la la la la
Aymie McKesson: I see a magical mysterious disappearing dot. Very nice sir.
8/7/2009 2:37 PM
hell yeah
Jake C: nice work guys..that upline section is real tight.
8/7/2009 2:40 PM
42DEGREESA2: Great job guys!
8/7/2009 4:27 PM
Funkybuddhaglass: very nice Merc,
8/7/2009 4:45 PM
Hermit: very,very,very ill!!!!!!!!
8/11/2009 10:58 AM
Stratisphere: awesome collab guys, can't wait to see whats next
8/12/2009 12:11 AM
Byron Beres: badass love the perk
8/12/2009 3:08 PM
Elks That Run: incredible!!!
8/12/2009 6:11 PM

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