ANU Hidden Gems - a mosaic yin/yang of sorts

Nestled amongst the pavers of the walkway near the ANU Centre for European Studies sits a ceramic tiled mosaic portraying a native Australia and you could say also reflects much of the flora and fauna that can be found on the campus.

Involution/evolution, was commissioned in 2002 for the University by Belgian-born artist Chantale Delrue. The work echoes similarities with the ancient Chinese yin/yang symbol, displaying two strands, a light blue and a native ochre circle. The light blue coil portrays the sea and the introduction of European creatures and plants to the native landscape and the flora and fauna depicted in the ochre-coloured scroll.

The work's cyclical shape represents the continuity of life but also shows energy and change. It is one of two works, produced by Delrue, that are situated on the ANU campus. A second work called Spring blossom/autumn leaves is also located near the ANU Centre for European Studies.

If you have a hidden gem that you know about on campus that you'd like us to cover, we'd love to hear from you. You don't have to know much about the hidden gem's history as we can do the background research. Suggestions can be sent through to on.campus@anu.edu.au.