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[[Image:WarrenHiller.jpg|frame|right|Photo: [[Phil Barbosa]]]]

==Biography==
[[Warren Hiller]] (known on IAM and other websites as: [http://iam.bmezine.com/?Vex+Hecubus Vex Hecubus]) is one of the new/modern era [[Piercer|piercers]] now appearing on the industry scene.  With a high emphasis on: [[Professional|professionalism]], [[Ethics and Morals|ethics, and morals]], Warren devotes his life to [[Piercing|body piercing]], and constantly bettering his abilities.  He also strongly believes in a very specific style of [[Piercing|body piercing]], mostly in regards to how it's taught. Warren personally feels that the industry is over-saturated with “''Rock-star Piercers''” whom are only in the industry for the "''fame''" and "''money'';" they do not care about anything else.  He realizes that certain types of modifications should only be attempted after many years of research and hands on experience, ie: [[Surface Piercing|surface piercings]], etc.  Because of this view-point, some will view him as a ''lesser piercer''; however, those who truly understand the industry can see that Warren truly cares for it with all his heart.  As he does not want to rush into anything new, he'd rather fully learn and understand what is happening, before offering the service to the public.

In the beginning of 2002, Warren started his apprenticeship under [[Maribelle Lebre]] at [[Stargazer Studios]] in the eastern core of downtown Toronto.  There, he spent countless hours learning about the basics of [[Piercing|body piercing]] via observing as well as hands on training. Also during this time, he established [[IAM. Learning Piercings]] forum, in an attempt to fully educate [[Apprentice|apprentices]] as well as freely exchange information/education with [[Professional|professionals]].

After being at [[Stargazer Studios]] for quite some time, Warren's mind yearned for more.  At this time, he was introduced to [[Tom Brazda]], and was given a glimpse of the next stage.  Tom, seeing something in Warren, gave him an offer he could not refuse.  Tom informed Warren that anytime he had a client who wanted something that could not be done at [[Stargazer Studios]] due to shop rules, (ie: large [[gauge]] piercings, etc.) that Tom would be willing to aid in guiding Warren through these procedures.

Through the guidance of [[Tom Brazda]] as well as the numerous professionals that are on the [[IAM. Learning Piercings]] forum, [[Warren Hiller]] has accumulated a vast amount of theoretical and practical education.  Often, when an average person is talking to Warren about [[Piercing|body piercing]], they feel as if Warren has been in the industry for many years.  However, [[Warren Hiller]] is very humble and will openly state that he owes so much too all the individuals who have guided him through his journey to being a [[Piercer|body piercer]].  Warren is very appreciative to all the [[Professional|professionals]] who took the time to pass knowledge onto him, and is more than willing to return the gesture to new [[Apprentice|apprentices]] as well. Warren knows fully well that without freely distributed information on: [[Piercing Technique|Techniques]], [[Procedure|procedures]], [[Jewelry|jewelry]], and [[Method|methods]], our industry will never grow together, nor get better.

At the beginning of 2005, [[Warren Hiller]] was blessed with an opportunity that most [[Piercer|piercers]], fresh out of apprenticeship, dream of.  He was offered a job as Head Piercer at '''''[[Alien Fine Arts]]''''', in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.  Being the only full-time piercer there, he was able to fully obtain the extensive hands-on experience of being a full-time [[Piercer|body piercer]].  Since then, [[Warren Hiller]] has excelled in his profession, although he clearly realizes he's still in his infancy compared to others.

As of June 1st 2007, [[Warren Hiller]] has been given the amazing opportunity to travel to Darwin Australia.  To work in a body piercing only studio called: [http://www.voguebodypiercing.com Vogue Body Piercing].  There he looks to continue to offer clients consistent work, as well as to expand his abilities daily.

[[Warren Hiller]] has only begun to scratch the surface in a profession he hopes to last long in.  His hope and dream is that, one day, his name will be spoken in the same category as: [[Tom Brazda]], [[Jim Ward]], [[Steve Haworth]], [[Brian Decker]], [[Jon Cobb]], [[Fakir Musafar]]; and all the rest who've helped make the industry what it is today.

==Teaser Portfolio==
Here is but a small sample of work performed by: [[Warren Hiller]].  
You can view more by searching [http://www.bmezine.com BMEZINE] for [[Warren Hiller]] or [http://iam.bmezine.com/?Vex+Hecubus Vex Hecubus]


[[Image:Warrenport3.jpg|frame|left|Photo: Industrial]]
[[Image:Warrenport5.jpg|frame|left|Photo: Orbital Lobe]]
[[Image:Warrenport6.jpg|frame|left|Photo: Orbital plus Ear Lobe]]

==Shop Contact Info==
'''''Vogue Body Piercing

Shops 8 & 9 Air Raid Arcade

35 Cavenage Street

Darwin NT  Australia 0800

Telephone: (08) 8981 8786
(intl: +61 8 8981 8786)

Website: [http://www.voguebodypiercing.com www.voguebodypiercing.com]'''''

[[Category: Piercers|Hiller, Warren]]