A new window installation celebrating Melton’s natural beauty has transformed the CS Gallery space windows at the Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hub.
Melbourne-based multidisciplinary artist Sasha Heath has been awarded the 2026 CS Gallery Windows Commission, with her work Tones of Country featured prominently at the library.
Known for her hand-painted murals and whimsical illustration style, Heath said she relishes the idea of incorporating the natural environment into her work.
“I love the idea of creating a design that connects not only with the local landscape but also with the people who call this region home,” she said.
“For me, it feels important to celebrate the natural environment and to honour the migratory birds that return to these areas year after year.”
Tones of Country draws inspiration from Melton’s botanic garden, nature reserves and parklands, reflecting what Heath describes as a unifying palette of warm, earthy tones synonymous with the Australian bush.
The design works to echo the rich hues of the region while celebrating the landscape which connects local green spaces.
At the heart of the artwork is the Eastern Great Egret, a native bird commonly found in Melton’s wetlands. As a migratory species, the egret symbolises connection to Country, seasonal change and water.
“I chose this species for its quiet elegance and its connection to Melton’s own story – a place shaped by continuous migration, cultural growth and an ever-evolving community landscape,” Heath said.
Residents can view Tones of Country for themselves at CS Gallery inside the Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub, located at 193–201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs.
