Egg - The Unity of Diversity

Egg – The Unity of Diversity is a giant seven and a half metre (25’) illuminated egg, made of steel tube, aluminum and concrete, greeting transit riders and zoo visitors outside the zoo's main entrance, north of St. George's Island.

“The sculpture, entitled Egg – The Unity of Diversity, is a stunning, three-dimensional art piece that you can walk through. As you explore the inside you’ll find a colourful collection of two-dimensional cut-outs and three-dimensional relief sculptures – all celebrating the diversity of life on earth.
The piece was commissioned back in 2011, after an international Call to Artists. Working with the City of Calgary Public Art Program, we wanted an art piece that would be both unique and beautiful, capturing the essence of the zoo and speaking to our mission. We think the final piece, created by artist Brower Hatcher, from Mid-Ocean Studios, fulfills all our criteria.

Brower Hatcher describes his creation as 'an image of the sacredness of the biodiversity of the planet and our responsibility as earthlings to respect all living things'. What a fitting way to sum up our role here at the zoo as advocates, stewards and leaders in conservation.” From the Calgary Zoo.

www.calgaryzoo.com/keep-it-wild/calgary-zoo-egg-sculpture...