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.




CV
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
CV
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