Simon Lewis Wards is a Tāmaki Makaurau-based artist renowned for cast-glass and ceramic sculptures that explore nostalgia through familiar, everyday objects. Known for his oversized interpretations of classic Kiwi lollies, Wards creates works that spark childlike excitement, inviting viewers to embrace their inner joy and reconnect with treasured memories.

While candy remains his best-known work, Wards' practice has expanded to include larger sculptures that push the boundaries of traditional glass techniques. Whether pulling molten glass sheets from the kiln and contorting them into larger forms, or using compressed air to inflate salvaged glass into pillow-like sculptures, he finds satisfaction in the engineering challenges of his craft.