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Tom Barter


Tom Barter is an Auckland based artist who works primarily in glass, his process includes techniques of casting and fusing to create vibrant sculptural forms. 

Tom Barter has become well known for his free-standing silhouettes of the Auckland natural icon- Rangitoto. These pieces are created in high quality cast glass incorporating subtle flax textures impressed on the surface. 

More recently, Tom Barter has developed a folded paper series that finds its inspiration in origami. To create these works, he takes a form that is typically rendered in ephemeral paper and translates it into luminous glass that will stand the test of time. Working with lost-wax casting techniques, he first carves the sculpture in wax before turning the piece into its final glass form. This whimsical series of work includes folded paper planes, origami games, butterflies, dogs and cranes. The cranes in particular are appreciated for their symbolism, as the act of making origami has become a symbol of hope and healing during challenging times. 

Tom Barter gained a BFA from CSU Humboldt, USA. He exhibited in the USA for many years before moving to New Zealand. He now creates his work from his Auckland studio and exhibits his work in select galleries around New Zealand. 
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Auckland based artist Tom Barter creates vibrant sculptural forms in cast glass.

Tom Barter Works Available At Black Door Gallery


Tom Barter Origami Dog- Large Cast Glass 130 H x 160 W x 60mm D
Tom Barter
Origami Dog- Large
Cast Glass
130 H x 160 W x 60mm D
$280 each
Available in Various Colours

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Tom Barter Cast Glass Rangitoto Island
Tom Barter
Cast Glass Rangitoto Island
​Cast Glass
Extra Large (80cm) $650- By Order
Large (58cm) $350
Small (27cm) $125
​Available in Various Colours
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Tom Barter
Paper Planes 
Cast Glass, Table or Wall Display
Large- 200mm length
$220 (Table), $260 (Wall)
Small- 140mm length
$150 (Table), $190 (Wall)
​​Available in Various Colours
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Tom Barter Paper Cranes Hand Cast Glass 100 H x 170 W x 150mm D Various Colours AvailablePicture
Tom Barter
Paper Cranes
Hand Cast Glass
100 H x 170 W x 150mm D
$280 each
Available in Various Colours
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Tom Barter Paper Boats Cast Glass 200mm lengthPicture
Tom Barter
Paper Boats
Cast Glass
200mm length
​$280 each
Available in Various Colours
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Tom Barter Origami Cats Cast Glass 110 H x 130 W x 40mm DPicture
Tom Barter
Origami Cats
Cast Glass
110 H x 130 W x 40mm D
​(Display leaning forward or facing upward)
​$280 each
Available in Various Colours
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Tom Barter Origami Butterfly Cast Glass 120 H x 150 W x 50mm DPicture
Tom Barter
Origami Butterfly
Cast Glass
120 H x 150 W x 50mm D
$280 each for table display
​$300 for wall hanging display
Available in Various Colours
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Tom Barter Origami Fantails Cast Glass 100mm height 2023
Tom Barter
Origami Fantails
Cast Glass
100mm height
2023

​$280 each
Available
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Tom Barter Origami Dog- Large Cast Glass 130 H x 160 W x 60mm D
Tom Barter
Origami Dog- Rottweiler
Cast Glass
130 H x 160 W x 60mm D
$280
Available
Tom Barter Organic Rabbits Cast Glass 135mm height 2023
Tom Barter
Origami Rabbits
Cast Glass
135mm height
2023

​$280 each
Available
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Tom Barter
Sailboats
Cast Glass
200mm length x 180mm height
​$340 each
Available in Various Colours
Tom Barter Silhuettes Cast Glass Taranaki 65 x 580mm Great Barrier 40 x 570mm Kaupati 40 x 590mm
Tom Barter
Landform Silhouettes
Cast Glass
Mount Taranaki 65 x 580mm
Great Barrier 40 x 570mm
Kapiti Island 40 x 590mm
​Available in Various Colours
$350 each
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Tom Barter Extra Large Origami Crane- with Patterned Wing Cast Glass 360 W x 290 D x 150mm H
Tom Barter
Extra Large Origami Crane- with Patterned Wing
Cast Glass
360 W x 290 D x 150mm H
$750 each
​Available in Various Colours
Tom Barter Hanging Glass Paper Planes Cast Glass Suspended on Copper Wire Sculpture 250mm length Wire Length AdjustablePicture
Tom Barter
Hanging Glass Paper Planes
Cast Glass Suspended on Copper Wire
Sculpture 250mm length
Wire Length Adjustable
$680 each
​Available in Various Colours
Tom Barter Diamond Weave Cast Glass Wall Sculpture, Cast Glass and Perspex 450 H × 900mm W 2023
Tom Barter
Diamond Weave
Cast Glass Wall Sculpture, Cast Glass and Perspex
450 H × 900mm W
2023

​$2600
Available
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Tom Barter
​Kiwi
Cast Glass
6cm tall x 10cm long x 2cm width
$99 each
​Available in Various Colours
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Tom Barter
Fantail
Cast Glass
8cm tall x 8cm long x 4cm width
$99 each
​Available in Various Colours
Tom Barter Origami Dog- Small Cast Glass 80 H x 140mm W ​$260 eachPicture
Tom Barter
Origami Dog- Small
Cast Glass
80 H x 140mm W
​$280 each
Available in Various Colours

PREVIOUSLY EXHIBITED TOM BARTER ARTWORKS


Tom Barter- Cast Glass Paper Planes | In Situ at Black Door Gallery
Tom Barter- "Diamond Weave”, Cast Glass Wall Sculpture, 900 x 900mm, 2022, SOLD
Rangitoto Glass Sculptures | In Situ
Tom Barter- Cast Glass Paper Planes | In Situ
Tom Barter, Rangitoto Glass Sculptures | In Situ
Tom Barter Glass Paper Darts | In Situ Private Residence
Origami Dogs in Situ at Black Door Gallery
Tom Bater, Origami Dogs in Situ at Black Door Gallery
"Flax Platter", Fused Glass, In Situ
Tom Barter- Macramé Series, Cast Glass on Timber Base, 2021
Tom Barter, "Diamond Weave- Blue", Glass and Perspex, Wall Display, 880 x 890 x 115mm, 2023
Tom Barter Blue Wall Glass - In Situ
Tom Barter, "Weave", Cast Glass on Timber Base, 590 W x 400 H x 130mm D, 2022
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