Tom Barter
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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. |
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 $280 each Available in Various Colours |
Tom Barter
Cast Glass Rangitoto Island Cast Glass Extra Large (80cm) $650- By Order Large (58cm) $350 Small (27cm) $125 Available in Various Colours |
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 |
Tom Barter
Paper Cranes Hand Cast Glass 100 H x 170 W x 150mm D $280 each Available in Various Colours |
Tom Barter
Paper Boats Cast Glass 200mm length $280 each Available in Various Colours |
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 |
Tom Barter
Origami Rabbits Cast Glass 135mm height 2023 $280 each Available |
Tom Barter
Sailboats Cast Glass 200mm length x 180mm height $340 each Available in Various Colours |
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 |
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 Adjustable $680 each Available in Various Colours |
Tom Barter
Diamond Weave Cast Glass Wall Sculpture, Cast Glass and Perspex 450 H × 900mm W 2023 $2600 Available |
Tom Barter
Kiwi Cast Glass 6cm tall x 10cm long x 2cm width $99 each Available in Various Colours |
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 $280 each Available in Various Colours |
PREVIOUSLY EXHIBITED TOM BARTER ARTWORKS
