Born in Jamaica, 1954, Laura Facey is primarily a sculptor whose powerful, honest and sometimes controversial work spans almost 50 years. Having attended the Jamaica School of Art and West Surrey College of Art and Design in the UK, Laura lives and works in Jamaica. As well as drawings and wood block prints, she creates both large-scale and smaller sculptures, and has turned her drawings into a children’s book and animation. Laura entered the spotlight in 2003 with the unveiling of Redemption Song, the controversial monument to emancipation situated at Emancipation Park in Kingston, Jamaica. Laura strives to interpret the land around her and its histories, to feel into the landscapes of people and respond with her art. Her work is often about seeking a healing alchemy, not only for individuals, but for humanity and the earth.