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Freeek Merc Collab "The Big Green Machine"

Posted by Merc on 2/10/2010
Featured by Illuzion on 2/10/2010

Early Feb 2009

26 inches of methodical MADNESS!! This was the second collab between Freeek and I. This was one of the craziest experiences for both of us. Freeek is one of my favorite people to collab with. This piece is testament as to why... Three days in the making, and on the second to last day almost 3/4's of the piece hit the table at once. To my suprise Freeek reached down with a bare hand and grabbed the piece and moved it safely to some fire blankets "We've put too much work into this thing to let it go..." Damn that's some dedication!!!

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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, nice collab fellas, that green and white substance, crazy !
Illuzion: .markushio
2/10/2010 9:22 PM
JD: looks really good nice work guys
2/11/2010 1:57 PM

sickness
Live Free: I love the suttleness of the green sculpted pieces.. sick piece guys.. looks like fun.. freeek you are crazy.. bare hands. nice save!
2/11/2010 2:11 PM

awesome piece
El Hefe: like the hand with the molecule(?)
2/11/2010 6:13 PM
David Makalaster: love the diversity in your work merc... respecttt
2/11/2010 6:46 PM
Freeek: Definitly a great time. Got to get together again!!! Soon!!!
2/11/2010 7:55 PM
G.B. Midas: killed it!
2/12/2010 10:06 AM
Elks That Run: damn guys....awesome!
2/14/2010 10:39 AM
f!@# yea
Byron Beres: quite an adventure,hell of a piece
2/14/2010 11:26 AM

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