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.
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Education
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) (Honours), RMIT University, 2025 (Currently)
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts), Flinders University, 2024
Advance Diploma of Visual Arts, Adelaide College of the Arts, 2023
Diploma of Visual Arts, Adelaide College of the Arts, 2022
Forthcoming Exhibitions
2025 Untitled (TBD), Site 8 Gallery, RMIT University, Naarm/Melbourne, September
Street Scene, Fitzroy Public Gallery, Naarm/Melbourne, August - September
Liminal Art Prize 2025, Liminal Gallery and Lab, Naarm/Melbourne, August - September
Linden Postcard Show 2025, Linden New Art, Naarm/Melbourne, September - November
2026 PostHumans, Mini Gallery at St Peter’s Town Hall, Adelaide, January - February
Group Exhibitions
2025 26th Prospect Community Art Show, Newmarch Gallery, Tartanya/Adelaide, July - August
Lost & Found, KC Gallery, Naarm/Melbourne, July
Fifty Squared Art Prize 2025, Brunswick Street Gallery, Naarm/Melbourne, June - July
Affection/Resonance, Site 8 Gallery, RMIT University, Naarm/Melbourne, May
Humans, Gallery42, Adelaide, April - May
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
Achievements
2025 Lang Family Foundation / McKee Award, 2025
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 (Currently)
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts), Flinders University, 2024
Advance Diploma of Visual Arts, Adelaide College of the Arts, 2023
Diploma of Visual Arts, Adelaide College of the Arts, 2022
Forthcoming Exhibitions
2025 Untitled (TBD), Site 8 Gallery, RMIT University, Naarm/Melbourne, September
Street Scene, Fitzroy Public Gallery, Naarm/Melbourne, August - September
Liminal Art Prize 2025, Liminal Gallery and Lab, Naarm/Melbourne, August - September
Linden Postcard Show 2025, Linden New Art, Naarm/Melbourne, September - November
2026 PostHumans, Mini Gallery at St Peter’s Town Hall, Adelaide, January - February
Group Exhibitions
2025 26th Prospect Community Art Show, Newmarch Gallery, Tartanya/Adelaide, July - August
Lost & Found, KC Gallery, Naarm/Melbourne, July
Fifty Squared Art Prize 2025, Brunswick Street Gallery, Naarm/Melbourne, June - July
Affection/Resonance, Site 8 Gallery, RMIT University, Naarm/Melbourne, May
Humans, Gallery42, Adelaide, April - May
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
Achievements
2025 Lang Family Foundation / McKee Award, 2025
2024 Recipient of Chancellors Letter of Commendation, Flinders University, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences