Bringing a sarcastic and multidisciplinary approach, Joshua Sleep’s work often explores phenomenological ideas through the use of surrealist and absurd imagery. His pieces challenge the viewer’s assumptions and invite them to question their understanding of truth and what they understand about their own world. As he continues to evolve as an artist, he remains committed to pushing the boundaries of his understanding and knowledge, constantly reassessing his role as both the creator and as an observer.

Joshua Sleep is currently based in Tartanya (Adelaide) and Naarm (Melbourne), and at present pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) (Honours) at RMIT University. He is continually refining his practice with plans to continue his academic and formal art training into the future.

Sleep’s current achievements include a Letter of Commendation for outstanding academic achievement and receiving the Lang Family Foundation/McKee Award.

Bringing a sarcastic and multidisciplinary approach, Joshua Sleep’s work often explores phenomenological ideas through the use of surrealist and absurd imagery. His pieces challenge the viewer’s assumptions and invite them to question their understanding of truth and what they understand about their own world. As he continues to evolve as an artist, he remains committed to pushing the boundaries of his understanding and knowledge, constantly reassessing his role as both the creator and as an observer.

Joshua Sleep is currently based in Tartanya (Adelaide) and Naarm (Melbourne), and at present pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) (Honours) at RMIT University. He is continually refining his practice with plans to continue his academic and formal art training into the future.

Sleep’s current achievements include a Letter of Commendation for outstanding academic achievement and receiving the Lang Family Foundation/McKee Award.

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Education

Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) (Honours), RMIT University, 2025 (Currently)

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts), Flinders University, 2024

Adv. Diploma of Visual Arts, Adelaide College of the Arts, 2023

Diploma of Visual Arts, Adelaide College of the Arts, 2022

Group Exhibitions

2025 Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition 2025, SASA Gallery, Adelaide, February - March

2024 Sub-Basement, Light Square Gallery, Adelaide, November - December

Threads, Light Square Gallery, Adelaide, August - September

2023 Make it Juicy, online exhibition, 2023, www.makeitjuicy.space

Awards/Achievements

2025 Lang Family Foundation/McKee Award

2024 Recipient of Chancellors Letter of Commendation, Flinders University, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

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Education

Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) (Honours), RMIT University, 2025

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts), Flinders University, 2024

Adv. Diploma of Visual Arts, Adelaide College of the Arts, 2023

Diploma of Visual Arts, Adelaide College of the Arts, 2022

Group Exhibitions

2025 Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition 2025, SASA Gallery, Adelaide, February - March

2024 Sub-Basement, Light Square Gallery, Adelaide, November - December

Threads, Light Square Gallery, Adelaide, August - September

2023 Make it Juicy, online exhibition, 2023, www.makeitjuicy.space

Awards/Achievements

2025 Lang Family Foundation/McKee Award

2024 Recipient of Chancellors Letter of Commendation, Flinders University, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences