The UTS Library Creative in Residence for 2026 welcomes Simon Greiner, a Sydney-based artist whose work is driven by imagination, hands-on making, and collaboration.
Simon works primarily with reclaimed cardboard, building sculptural forms through an intuitive, improvisational approach. Cardboard is cut, folded, layered, and reworked, allowing simple materials to shift, surprise, and reveal unexpected character as ideas take shape through making.
Throughout the residency, Simon will work openly from the Creative in Residence Studio on Level 7, just outside the Library gates. Built from recycled doors, the studio will be an active, visible workspace. It is a place where things are tested, pulled apart, taped back together, and slowly figured out in public view.
As the residency unfolds, the studio will buzz with making, experimentation, and shared discovery. You are invited to step in, get your hands on cardboard, and explore what happens when ideas are tested through cutting, shaping, folding, and building together. Whether you are dropping by out of curiosity or taking part more deeply, this is an open invitation to play, learn, and create alongside Simon.
Creative activities and opportunities to get involved will appear throughout the year as part of Simon’s residency. Say hi if you see him working, and keep an eye on UTS Library Instagram and What’s On to discover upcoming ways to get creative and explore the magic of cardboard.
About the artist
Simon Greiner is a Sydney-based artist working with cardboard, sculpture, and collaborative making. His work often begins with simple materials and open-ended processes, allowing form and character to emerge through experimentation.
Instagram: @simonchristophergreiner