Simon Reece studied ceramics at The National Art School (formerly East Sydney Technical College), in 1980 for 3 years. Working for ceramic master, Uneo Norihide in Bizen in 1985, where he learned the art of wood firing ceramics and developing a strong sense of ceramic aesthetics. These skills and methodologies still dominate and inform his work practice. Constantly adapting and always working with different clays and developing glazes from raw materials, Simon has worked creating tableware for some of Australia’s acclaimed chefs including Tetsuya Wakuda.He has made large- scale environmental sculptures for private commissions and public works. Recently completing a 27m ceramic mural ‘escarpment’ for Inner West Council in Sydney. In 2014, Simon travelled with Merran Esson and Malcolm Greenwood to Shigaraki , Japan where they conducted workshops and lectures at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park. His recent work includes collaborations with contemporary artists and continuing to develop and adapt his own studio practice. His work has been exhibited at galleries including The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Manly Art Gallery and Museum, Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, Newcastle Regional Art Gallery, Gold Coast Art Gallery, South Australian Museum and the S.H.Ervin Gallery. His work is held in private collections in Australia, USA, Japan, Europe, The Newcastle Regional Gallery, Manly Art Gallery and Museum and the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. In 2024 he collaborated with First Nations artists Alison Page and Rowena Welsh to create an Acknowledgement of Country Plinth for NSW Parliament House.