The recent collaboration between Laura Facey and the Diotima is an exquisite artistic partnership that draws inspiration from Facey's 2022 exhibition, "Laboratory of the Ticking Heart," at Ormsby Hall in Kingston, Jamaica. As such, Facey's captivating body of work for this collection had been conceived before the two artists had even crossed paths.
Diotima’s Founder and Creative Director Rachel Scott was profoundly moved by Facey's exhibition, which left a haunting imprint on her consciousness. It ignited a deep reflection on the historical and enduring legacy of slavery in the Caribbean.
A chalk drawing titled "Seed" (2022), a creation by Facey in the weeks leading up to her exhibition, was transformed into a cotton print. Diotima preserved the integrity of the original piece while loosely draping it around the body.
Furthermore, Facey contributed miniature versions of her wood-carved hearts, which the designer artfully incorporated into the project. These intricate hearts adorned the body, gracing the neck, abdomen, and even hanging delicately from the ear.
In a mesmerizing fusion of art and performance, Facey adorned herself with the transformed pieces and posed in front of the camera. This collaboration culminated in the creation of an exquisite corpse, a testament to their shared vision and artistic synergy.