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Ghost and Merc Collab

Posted by Merc on 5/17/2010
Featured by Lear on 5/17/2010

Let me start off by saying that Ghost is amazing at his craft and an artist that I look up to. This is a piece that was recently made while on a trip to Chicago to Ghost's shop and is the official Ghost and Merc #1. The actual piece is a downline bubbler around 15 inches tall and features a custom stand built by a local motorcycle builder. The piece is electroformed and comes with both a Ghost and a Merc autographed Whoopzip T-shirts to commemorate the collab. Sorry about the pictures, as I know they don't give away much detail, but thanks for looking!

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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

Lear: WOW,,,peace LEAR
5/17/2010 6:31 PM
Contrabasso: You guys fuc&ing killed it. This piece is awesome.
5/17/2010 6:57 PM
D-Wreck: Love it!
5/17/2010 10:15 PM
WAR HOOPING
CJ Freestone: you guys tore it up bro!glad to see two of my favorite artists collabing!
5/18/2010 4:40 AM
Byron Beres: Been waitin to see you two do a colab wow! You guys are on another leval thanks for the insperation!!!!
5/18/2010 8:50 AM
Eye like it !
Titus: Well done guys ! Sicky work!
5/18/2010 10:18 AM
wow!
Ninja: Two of my favorite artists coming together, you guys rock! That's a great piece, thanks for sharing.
5/18/2010 11:36 AM
Blitzkriega: all natural grill, not from A.T.L., he's from T.X., where they keeps it real!

this is the ill...
fuck ya merc
-jake
5/18/2010 12:13 AM

really glad you made it out homie!!
Ghost: your an unbelievable artist and your attention to detail is out of this world. Cant wait for future collabs... when we have a little more time to plan and people arent always eating your sandwiches. thats whats up!!
5/18/2010 12:59 AM

I like it!
JustinC: prety wicked yo!
5/18/2010 5:36 PM
NoSkill: Fuxin baller...
5/20/2010 8:00 AM
Elbo: the blending of the electroform and glass are supreme. great use. you guys crush it.
5/20/2010 6:06 PM
Awesome!!!!
Schmitz: I absolutely love this piece!!! You two are true artists!!!!!!!
5/23/2010 2:19 PM

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