Simon Lewis Wards
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Simon Lewis Wards is an Auckland based artist who makes work with a Pop Kiwiana aesthetic. His work is joyful and humorous, finding its inspiration in nostalgia unique to New Zealand. He works predominantly with glass and ceramic using techniques of casting and slip-casting.
Ward's experience in glass began in his younger years when he was an assistant at a glass-blowing studio in Australia. It was in this role he developed a skill set in both blown glass techniques and the "lost wax" method. Wards then set up his own studio in Auckland, New Zealand, which he works from today. From his studio he produces a range of exhibition work and collaborates with other artists. Ward's recent work offers humorous narratives that are playful and uplifting. Most well-known are his porcelain bags filled with brightly coloured glass jet planes, reminiscent of the lolly mixtures you found in the local dairy as a child. Simon Lewis- Wards exhibits his work in select galleries in New Zealand. He enjoys making work that sparks a smile in the viewer and conjures childhood memories. |
Simon Lewis Wards turns youthful memories into art, the result is nostalgic, unique and fun. |
Simon Lewis Wards Works Available At Black Door Gallery
Simon Lewis Wards
Jaffas Fine Art Screen Print, Die Cut Framed 680 x 880 x 47mm $2950 Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Candymen Hand Painted Slip Cast Ceramic 4 Colours 260 height x 90 width x 50mm depth $230 each Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Art Candy (Lolly Bag) Ceramic Bag and Cast Glass Jet Plane Lollies Bag H 140mm x W 120mm x D 60mm, Jet planes 40 x 30mm $295 Set of 12 Lollies and Bag $85 Ceramic Bag Only, $25 per Jet plane Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Raspberry and Blackberry Cast Glass, Wall Sculptures 2 Colours Diameter 110mm, Depth 50mm $290 each Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Bite Out Candymen Hand Painted Slip Cast Ceramic 4 Colours 260 height x 90 width x 50mm depth $230 each Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Snifters Fine Art Screen Print, Die Cut Framed 680 x 880 x 47mm $2950 Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Banana Hand Painted Slip Cast Porcelain Wall Sculpture 270 x 130 x 55mm $230 each Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Jumbo Jet Planes Cast Glass Wall Sculptures (with screw mount) 170 x 120mm each 12 Colours Available $280 each Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
50c Mixture Wall Sculpture Ceramic, Cast Glass, Plastic and Panel 420 width x 700 height x 100mm depth $2950 Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Peppermint Set Ceramic Bag and Cast Glass Lollies Bag H 140mm x W 120mm x D 60mm, Lollies 40 x 30mm $295 Set of 12 Lollies and Bag $85 Ceramic Bag Only $25 per Peppermint Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Milk Bottle Ceramic Wall Sculpture or Table Sculpture 190mm height $230 each Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Heart Set Ceramic Bag and Cast Glass Lollies Bag H 140mm x W 120mm x D 60mm, Hearts 40 x 30mm $295 Set of 12 Lollies and Bag $85 Ceramic Bag Only $25 per Heart Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Where SH47 & 48 Meet Bronze Italian granite and sterling silver 850 H x 300 W x 220mm D 2023 $9850 Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Bubble Lamp Table Lamp with Dimmable Bulb Cast glass heated to 600 degrees and hot sculpted by hand 310 H x 220 W x 120mm D (approx) Each lamp is signed & numbered $1750 Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Jumbo Knucklebones Cast Aluminium 220 x 170 x 60mm each $1380 each (Buy individually or set of 5 for $6,500) Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Outdoor Candymen Cast Concrete 730mm Height 4 Colours Available $1450 each Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Milk Crate & Bottles (Pink) Slip Cast Porcelain and Powder-coated wire holder 300 x 220 x 180mm $850 Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Glo-Hearts Cast Glass Wall Sculptures (with screw mount) (Available in 4 Colours) 135 W x 110 H x 50mm D $280 each Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Outdoor Candyman (Pink) Cast Concrete 730mm Height 4 Colours Available $1450 each Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Giant Knucklebones Outdoor Sculptures, Cast Concrete 1500 x 1000 x 500mm each 2022 Single- $12,500 | Trio- $32,000 | Full Set of 5- $52,000 Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Installation- Big Spill Ceramic, Glass and Paper Bag Can be customised to suit your wall size and specs. Let us design you a custom 'Big Spill' This display size (1800 H x 1800mm W) Displays from $3500 Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
#1 Special Ceramic with 24c Gold Batter 500 H x 470 W x 80mm D 2023 $4300 Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Twist (Sapphire Rose) Cast Glass 350 H x 370 W x 250mm D 2024 $8900 Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Hearts Mixture Wall Sculpture Ceramic, Cast Glass, Plastic and Panel 420 width x 700 height x 100mm depth 2022 $2950 Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Gusts (Grey) Table Sculpture Cast glass heated to 600 degrees and hot sculpted by hand Approx L 370mm x H 300mm x W 180mm 2024 $2300 Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Gusts (Sapphire Rose) Table Sculpture Cast glass heated to 600 degrees and hot sculpted by hand Approx L 270mm x H 280mm x W 230mm 2024 $2300 Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Gusts (Grey) Table Sculpture Cast glass heated to 600 degrees and hot sculpted by hand Approx L 590mm x H 220mm x W 200mm 2024 $3600 Available |
Simon Lewis Wards
Gusts (Sapphire Rose) Table Sculpture Cast glass heated to 600 degrees and hot sculpted by hand Approx L 350mm x H 200mm x W 270mm 2024 $2300 Available |
Simon Lewis Wards Artworks In Situ
PAST EXHIBITION
GUSTS, A solo presentation by Simon Lewis Wards | October 10-24, 2024. View catalogue here