Joel Coleman

Exploring the human condition through art and philosophy

From my school days and for several decades after I was dedicated to photography, travel and the ocean. These three things provided me with a lifetime of experiences that I will be forever grateful for. This period also accounts for the majority of my photographic work.

Wanting to delve deeper into the world of art and gain a greater understanding of what it is to be human, I shifted away from my photographic career. This time away from photography allowed me to enter into a four year exploration of philosophy and art, and gain a dual degree in the process.

I am currently focusing my attention on exploring the human condition through drawing and painting. I am based on the Northern Beaches of Sydney where I start my days in the ocean, then spend the remainder of my time in the studio.