Melton Interfaith Network

Artist: Paola Ibarra
Title: Melton Interfaith Network
Year: 2019
Location: Caroline Springs Library, 193-201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs.

Group description:

Our purpose is to develop harmony, cohesiveness and tolerance within the City of Melton; to generate awareness of all faiths, beliefs and traditions in the community in order to promote understanding and harmony; and to promote multi-cultural and multi-religious tolerance amongst the various cultural and religious groups within the Melton community.

Concept:

The artist works in a very colourful, abstracted style and has chosen to depict the group’s interconnectedness and a diverse range of cultures and ideas. The resulting work hints at shelves of books - a common thread for many religions; stained glass windows; temple pillars and the weaving stories throughout many religions. The overall design suggests that the group’s members, and indeed all religions, are different, but have many similarities, with a strong desire for everyone to be included.