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Di Tocker


Working from her purpose-built studio in Waikato, New Zealand, Di Tocker creates skillful figurative cast glass sculptures.

​Tocker found her passion for glass at a young age, first working with the leadlight process. Her practice has since developed and refined, and now her recognisable works often centre around a single thoughtful figure. These works conjure ideas of memory, interconnectedness and moments of reflection - ultimately, explorations of the human condition.

​Process is important to Tocker's practice. She uses the lost-wax casting technique, whereby a wax model is used to create a mold which is then lost during the glass casting process. After casting, Tocker polishes the numerous glass facets characteristic of her style leading to an almost gem-like finish.

​Tocker completed a Bachelor in Fine Arts (Glass) from 2000-2002. She has won numerous awards for her glass; including the Swarbrick Dixon award for Excellence at the Re-Fraction Glass Exhibition in 2010, selection in the prestigious Australasian Ranamok Glass Prize in 2011 and first prize and people’s choice awards at the 2014 Auckland Easter Show Art Exhibition. Di Tocker’s work can be found in private collections in the US, UK and across Australasia.



Di is an acclaimed glass artist who specialises in unique and appealing figurative cast glass exhibition sculptures.

Di Tocker Works Available At Black Door Gallery


Di Tocker ​​Truly Deeply (Ocean Green Mix) Cast Glass H 162 x W 205 x D 62mm 2023
Di Tocker
​​Truly Deeply (Ocean Green Mix)
Cast Glass
H 162 x W 205 x D 62mm
2023
$1500

Available
Di Tocker ​​Kōrero (Green Grey, Bronze) Cast Glass H 328 x W 107 x D 107mm 2023
Di Tocker
​​Kōrero (Green Grey, Bronze)
Cast Glass
H 328 x W 107 x D 107mm
2023
$3900

Available
Di Tocker ​​Traveller (Lime) Lead Crystal Glass H 122 x W 90 x D 55mm 2023
Di Tocker
​​Traveller (Lime)
Lead Crystal Glass
H 122 x W 90 x D 55mm
2023
$490

Available
Di Tocker Small Odyssey Cast Glass H200 x W145 D65mm 2023
Di Tocker
Small Odyssey
Cast Glass
H200 x W145 D65mm
2023
$1680
​Available
Di Tocker On The Bright Side (Blue Mix) 4.905kg Cast Glass H260 x W410 x D87mm 2023
Di Tocker On The Bright Side (Blue Mix) 4.905kg Cast Glass H260 x W410 x D87mm 2023
Di Tocker On The Bright Side (Blue Mix) 4.905kg Cast Glass H260 x W410 x D87mm 2023
Di Tocker
On The Bright Side (Blue Mix)
4.905kg Cast Glass
H260 x W410 x D87mm
2023
$4950
​Available
Di Tocker Team of Two (Turquoise Mix) Cast Glass H143 x W165 x D55mm 2023
Di Tocker
Team of Two (Turquoise Mix)
Cast Glass
H143 x W165 x D55mm
2023
$980
​Available
Di Tocker Headspace (Blue/Grey) Cast Glass H268 x W70 x D70mm​ 2023
Di Tocker
Headspace (Blue/Grey)
Cast Glass
H268 x W70 x D70mm​
2023
$1350
​Available
Di Tocker True North Cast Glass, Gold and Pink mix, Edition 1/5 H128 x W275 x D275mm 2023
Di Tocker
My True North
Cast Glass, Gold and Pink mix, Edition 1/5
H128 x W275 x D275mm
2023
$5000
​Available
Di Tocker Headspace Cast Glass H268 x W70 x D70mm​Picture
Di Tocker
Headspace (Red/Yellow)
Cast Glass
H268 x W70 x D70mm​
2023
$1350
​Available
Di Tocker ​​Traveller (Pale Aqua) Lead Crystal Glass H 122 x W 90 x D 55mm 2023
Di Tocker
​​Traveller (Pale Aqua)
Lead Crystal Glass
H 122 x W 90 x D 55mm
2023
$490

Available
​Di Tocker ​​Traveller (Cobalt) Lead Crystal Glass H 122 x W 90 x D 55mm 2023
​Di Tocker
​​Traveller (Cobalt)
Lead Crystal Glass
H 122 x W 90 x D 55mm
2023
$490

Available

Previously Exhibited At Black Door Gallery


Di Tocker- "Odyssey - Thus So Far", Hand Cast Glass, H266 x W217 x D62mm, Weight 3.365kg
Glass Art by Di Tocker- "Reflection- on the steps", Hand Cast Glass, 140mm height, 2017, SOLD
Glass Art by Di Tocker- "Communicate", Lead Crystal (Hand-cast), 2015
Glass Art by Di Tocker- "Futile Search", Hand Cast Glass, H 199 x W 231 x D 43mm, 2018
Buy Glass Art by Di Tocker- "Shelfies", Hand Cast Glass on Timber Plinth, 2018, 360 x 170 x 170mm
Glass Sculpture by Di Tocker- "Bedroom with Open Window", Hand Cast Glass in Bronze and Aqua, 230 (H) x 165 (W) x 135mm (D), 2017
Sculpture by Di Tocker- "Navigator- Passenger Ship", Cast Glass, H 182 x W 207 x D 62mm
Buy Di Tocker Glass Art- "Odyssey - From Up Here", Cast Glass, H344 x W288 x D69mm, 2020
Di Tocker, "On the Bright Side", Cast Glass, W400 x H300 x D80mm, 2018
Di Tocker- "Shelfies- Grey", Cast Glass on Timber Plinth, 2019, 360 x 170 x 170mm, SOLD
Impressive Large Scale Sculpture by Di Tocker- "Cusp & Navigator", Cast Glass, H355 x W275 x D72mm/ H230 x W283 x D48mm, 2020, SOLD (Both Sculptures)
Di Tocker- "Headspace", Cast Glass, 270 H x 75 W x 70mm D, 2019
Di Tocker- "Navigator", (Violet Mix), 
H173 x W240 x D45mm
2.850kg, 2019
Di Tocker- "Team of Two", Cast Glass, 170 W x 150 H x 40mm D, 2021, SOLD
Di Tocker, "Comfortable View", Cast Glass, 220 W x 210 H x 50mm, 2020
Di Tocker, "Team of Two", Cast Glass, 170 W x 150 H x 40mm D, 2020
Di Tocker, "Traveller (Orange/Red)", Handcrafted Lead Crystal Glass, H122 x W90 x D55mm, 2021
Di Tocker- "Calton Hill (Front Steps)", Cast Glass, 130 W x 110 D x 285mm H, 2020, SOLD
Di Tocker- "Small Odyssey", Cast Glass, H200 x W145 D65mm, 2021
Di Tocker, "Magic Odyssey", Cast Glass, H 290 X W 290 x D 70mm, 2021
Di Tocker- "Momentary Observation", Cast Glass, H210 x W218 x D63mm, 2021
Di Tocker- "Cusp 6- Green Aqua Mix", Cast Glass, 250 x 380 x 70mm, 2021, SOLD
Di Tocker- "Couple", Cast Glass, 410mm height, 2021
Di Cocker, "Traveller (Red/Orange)", Handcrafted Lead Crystal Glass, H 122 x W 90 x D 55mm, 2023
Di Tocker "Team of Two - red mix", Cast Glass, H 143 x W 165 x D 55mm, 2023
Di Tocker "Submerge - Glacial Mix II", Cast Glass and Stainless Steel Cradle, H 245 x W290 x D90mm, 2022
Di Tocker, "Small Odyssey", Handcrafted Lead Crystal Glass, H 200 x W 145 x D 65mm, 2022
"Longboat", Cast Glass, 227 H x 392 W x 61 Dmm​, 2023
Di Tocker, "Small Odyssey", Cast Glass, H200 x W145 D65mm, 2023
Di Tocker, "Truly Deeply", Cast Glass. H162 x W205 x D62mm, 2023
Di Tocker, "Team of Two (Teal Mix)", Cast Glass, H143 x W165 x D55mm, 2023
Di Tocker, "​​Traveller (Bright Green)", Lead Crystal Glass, H 122 x W 90 x D 55mm, 2023
​Di Tocker, "​​Traveller (Apricot)", Lead Crystal Glass, H 122 x W 90 x D 55mm, 2023
Di Tocker, "Truly Deeply", Cast Glass, 203 x 160 x 48mm, 2023
​Di Tocker, "​​Traveller (Gold)", Lead Crystal Glass, H 122 x W 90 x D 55mm, 2023
Di Tocker, "Observer 4", Cast Glass, H222 x W463 x D58mm, 6.455kg, 2023

Di Tocker Artworks In Situ


Di Tocker Exhibition View | Black Door Gallery
Di Tocker Artwork In Private Residence
Di Tocker Exhibition View | Black Door Gallery
Di Tocker True North | Private Residence
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