dwmerkey Sculpture

CLIENT COMMENTS

	Green Tea with Cream This piece really caught my eye when I saw it hanging in the gallery. I was looking for a piece to fill a space on a curved wall in my loft and this tryptic fit the bill perfectly. I tend to like "organized abstraction", which is how I would describe this work. That fact, along with the green and cream colors, made it a great addition to my collection. I especially like the way light casts shadows created by the wooden lines of the piece. And an added bonus was having Doug come over to help choose the best location for the work and to actually hang it! Roger Plackemeier December 5, 2007

	Humility is Hallelujah I picked up the piece on Saturday and was SO excited. The piece is beautiful. Thank you again for your beautiful artwork and for the beautiful price to go with it! We will cherish the piece for years to come. I look forward to filling our house with more of your pieces in the future. Jennifer Edwards October 9, 2007

	The Hiding Place “The Hiding Place” arrived yesterday afternoon. It is amazing! For nearly two years, the photo of it moved me. To have it now in my own home is almost beyond belief. I know that your heart is connected to the heart of Jesus, and your hands speak His message. Thank you for the words you wrote, and the sculpture that interpreted them. Anita Lantz September 13, 2007

	St. John's Lutheran Church - Pipe Organ Pipe Cross Sculpture God intentionally brings people together for blessings and relationships to further His Kingdom. That truth is evident in a series of events that we at St. John like to call a God thing. A lifelong member of our congregation happened to be given old organ pipes from a previous sanctuary. My dream was for some kind of music-themed artwork for our rehearsal space. God gave us the gift of artist Doug Merkey to create this unexpected masterpiece. Everything fell into place in God's time by God's hand so that today a brilliant cross sculpted of organ pipes hangs in our rehearsal room. Doug's heart and love for the Lord shine through his creation, and hundreds of people in our music ministry are inspired by this creative vision of Christ's sacrifice on our behalf. We are giving thanks to the Lord for Doug's gifts and ministry. Bobby Schroeder Director of Worship and the Arts St. John Lutheran Church, Ellisville MO Testimonial based on the commissioned sculpture St. John's Lutheran Church Cross Sculpture February 2, 2006

	During life's journey, there are some people whom you meet that give you great encouragement and leave their imprint on you. Working with Doug has been like that for me. Let me explain. I met Doug at an art fair in the spring of 2005 when I purchased his sculpture "Recklessly Abandoned Worship." As I gazed at the sculpture and read the artist's statement regarding the piece, it deeply touched my soul. I have been at the place he described - extreme vulnerability, extreme pursuit from enemies, extreme thankfulness for all God has done and is doing for me. As we spoke, I could tell that Doug has a deep, peaceful, love relationship with God. This piece, as it sits on my family room coffee table, has been a great on-going blessing for my family and for many of our friends. Over the last few months, Doug has become an incredible blessing to Christ in the City (Church). He has designed a beautiful, inspiring cross out of our old organ pipes. His creativity, professionalism, flexibility, and deep pastoral heart have been continually evident. I pray that God keeps our paths crossing. Doug, a man after God's own heart, is a rare but precious friend. Mrs. Sue Hewitt Senior Project Manager & Designer Christ in the City Church - CRAVE Testimonial based on the dwmerkey sculpture Kerusso November 1, 2005 Click here to read more about Christ in the City Church and CRAVE.

	I was looking for an artist who could create a sculpture that would work in a commercial environment, but would portray a feeling of warmth, and become an integral part of the setting. Doug achieved all of that and was so easy to work with. He was up for the challenge and approached the request with great enthusiasm. We loved his work so much, and as a result, Aeterna™ has ordered several more of his pieces. Mrs. Toby Chod Design Consultant Aeterna™ Medical Spas Testimonial based on the dwmerkey sculptures Transformation I and Transformation II August 22, 2005 To read more about Aeterna™ Medical Spas, click here.

	[The dwmerkey sculpture Delight] captures the eternal love of the Heavenly Father in a manner so intimate and dynamic, that every child of God will know at a heart level what it means that He delights over you. Dr. and Mrs. Bryan Chapell Testimonial based on the dwmerkey sculpture Delight August 22, 2005

	Doug Merkey has a passion for the life of the unborn. With that in mind, Pregnancy Resource Centers of Greater St. Louis commissioned Doug to design and create a sculpture that captured the joy of life. The end result was a beautiful work of art that shows the exuberant face of an elder man holding a new born child. The sculpture was inspired by the biblical story of Simeon being introduced to the baby Jesus. Doug brought the words of scripture to life with the details of the sculpture and facial expression of Simeon. Robert A. Ebel Chairman, Board of Directors Pregnancy Resource Centers of Greater St. Louis Testimonial based on the dwmerkey sculpture Simeon & Jesus November 23, 2004 To read more about the Greater St. Louis Pregnancy Resource Centers, visit www.prcmo.net.

	A picture is worth a thousand words, but a work of art is worth more than words can express. Daily at my workplace I enjoy two sculptures by Doug Merkey. I never tire of them, for they are like good friends, always well met. They convey multiple messages that can either accompany my moods in a reassuring way, or remind me of more permanent and important things that uplift the soul. Doug breathes passion into his work in a way that conveys authenticity. There is nothing rote or routine about this artist or his art. James C. Pakala Library Director Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO Testimonial based on the dwmerkey sculpture Paul and Timothy November 11, 2004 To read more about Covenant Seminary, visit www.covenantseminary.edu.

	On several occasions we have contracted with Doug to produce a scuplture that captures a theme or issue that we are attempting to communicate with our congregation. His work is always well done as a physcial art form. But what makes it excellent is the tie of the work to the idea that it is supposed to represent. He is a master of his craft and I would recommend his work to anyone. Duncan Highmark Executive Director Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church Testimonial based on the dwmerkey sculpture Community of the Cross December 2, 2004 To read more about Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church, visit www.twinoakschurch.org.

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