Bringing a 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 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.
CV
Education
2025 Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) (Honours), RMIT University (Currently)
2024 Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts), Flinders University
2023 Advance Diploma of Visual Arts, Adelaide College of the Arts
2022 Diploma of Visual Arts, Adelaide College of the Arts
Forthcoming Exhibitions
2025 Fifty Squared Art Prize 2025, Brunswick Street Gallery, Naarm/Melbourne, June - July
26th Prospect Community Art Show, Newmarch Gallery, Tartanya/Adelaide, July - August
RMIT Graduate Exhibition, Naarm/Melbourne, TBD
2026 PostHumans, Mini Gallery at St Peter’s Town Hall, Tartanya/Adelaide, January - February
Group Exhibitions
2025 Untitled, Site 8 Gallery, RMIT University, Naarm/Melbourne, May
Humans, Gallery 42, Tartanya/Adelaide, April - May
Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition 2025, SASA Gallery, Tartanya/Adelaide, February - March
2024 Sub-Basement, Light Square Gallery, Tartanya/Adelaide, November - December
Threads, Light Square Gallery, Tartanya/Adelaide, August - September
2023 Make it Juicy, online exhibition, www.makeitjuicy.space, June - July
Achievements
2025 Lang Family Foundation / McKee Award
2024 Recipient of Chancellors Letter of Commendation, Flinders University, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
CV
Education
2025 Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) (Honours), RMIT University (Currently)
2024 Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts), Flinders University
2023 Advance Diploma of Visual Arts, Adelaide College of the Arts
2022 Diploma of Visual Arts, Adelaide College of the Arts
Forthcoming Exhibitions
2025 Fifty Squared Art Prize 2025, Brunswick Street Gallery, Naarm/Melbourne, June - July
26th Prospect Community Art Show, Newmarch Gallery, Tartanya/Adelaide, July - August
RMIT Graduate Exhibition, Naarm/Melbourne, TBD
2026 PostHumans, Mini Gallery at St Peter’s Town Hall, Tartanya/Adelaide, January - February
Group Exhibitions
2025 Untitled, Site 8 Gallery, RMIT University, Naarm/Melbourne, May
Humans, Gallery 42, Tartanya/Adelaide, April - May
Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition 2025, SASA Gallery, Tartanya/Adelaide, February - March
2024 Sub-Basement, Light Square Gallery, Tartanya/Adelaide, November - December
Threads, Light Square Gallery, Tartanya/Adelaide, August - September
2023 Make it Juicy, online exhibition, www.makeitjuicy.space, June - July
Achievements
2025 Lang Family Foundation / McKee Award
2024 Recipient of Chancellors Letter of Commendation, Flinders University, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences