A Christmas display to warm the heart in Caroline Springs

Published on 06 December 2024

Christmas has arrived in Caroline Springs with the installation of a heart-warming festive display on the windows of the CS Gallery and a creative exhibition by artist Jeff McCann.

Throughout December and January, visitors to the gallery can view holiday-themed decals on the exterior windows which celebrate ‘Melton Moments’.

The colourful images designed by Jeff, who is a Sydney-based artist, capture the spirit of Christmas as a time for everyone to come together and create lasting memories.

The visual stories depict cherished moments from Christmas, such as sharing a meal with friends and family, singing carols together, exchanging gifts, and decorating the Christmas tree.

Inside the gallery, Jeff’s innovative ‘Behind The Curtain’ exhibition showcases what he calls cardboard fabrication: a mix of art, design, fashion and craft. Extraordinary artistic cardboard creations are on view, giving a peak behind the curtain into Jeff’s innovative studio.

A centrepiece of the free exhibition is a striking cardboard and tulle cape that blends creativity with wearability and will leave visitors in awe at what can be achieved by using imagination.

The CS Gallery is located at 193-201 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs. The external window display can be viewed at any time. For information about the windows, exhibition and opening hours information, visit melton.vic.gov.au/Melton-Moments.

Quotes attributable to City of Melton Mayor Cr Steve Abboushi:

“Christmas is about getting together with family and friends and sharing special moments. This year’s CS Gallery window theme, ‘Melton Moments’, illustrates that beautifully.”

“I invite the community to visit CS Gallery this festive season to take in the moving images on the window display and be wowed by Jeff McCann’s ‘Behind The Curtain’ exhibition.”

“Melton City Council is proud to support local and visiting artists to share their inspiring work with the community through our exhibition spaces such as the CS Gallery.”