Yin-yang Liver Birds Yin & Yang symbolises an ancient Chinese philosophy depicting how seemingly contrasting forces interact to produce harmony and unity. How better to reflect Liverpool’s ability to merge cultures and accept diversity, from football to ethnicity and religion. Here Montagnes riffs on a range of Easter to Western artistic styles, playing with his Liver Bird theme. With a background in scientific illustration and design, David Montagnes has spent the last 25 years working as an ecologist at the University of Liverpool.