Tom Barter

Tom Barter shapes glass into radiant forms where light, colour, and story converge.

In his Folded Paper series, Tom reimagines origami forms – planes, butterflies, dogs, cranes and more – through meticulous lost-wax casting. What begins as a fleeting paper fold becomes enduring sculpture, glowing with colour and permanence.

Working from his Auckland studio, Tom continues to expand the expressive possibilities of glass, bringing to life sculptures that are playful yet resonant.