"Courage to Partake," represents a figure choosing courage, light, and spiritual growth at the tree of life. Lee describes the piece as "a representation of your faith and turning to the gospel and turning to your Savior and partaking of all of that goodness." It's about the conscious choice to engage with the spiritual richness of the gospel, represented by the fruit in the subject's hand, as they intentionally face the tree of life.
"Pushing back on the noise of the world," is how Kate describes the figure pushing back the darkness behind them. This image invites viewers to consider their priorities and the courage it takes to focus on spiritual growth over worldly power and pursuits. As Lee puts it, "have the courage to partake of the good the gospel offers, instead of partaking of what's just easier to do in the moment."
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by Kate Lee