"Filled" portrays one of the Bible's most profound miracles. Kate explains her fascination with the story, "it's a miracle that these people have been sitting and listening to Christ for a very long time." The artwork reflects the moment when a multitude, despite the meager supplies, is miraculously fed through Christ's intervention.
Kate suggests, "the faith that the crowd must have been so powerful." Faith is integral to the unfolding miracle and feeds from the emotions and connections with the Savior.
Kate's depiction of Christ, with his hand over the loaves and fish and the other reaching up to Heavenly Father, signifies a dual act of providing sustenance and a lesson in faith. She notes that Christ is, "not only demonstrating His faith in His Heavenly Father, but also His love for each one of them." The miracle goes beyond feeding the hungry; it is a metaphor for the Savior's ability to fulfill both spiritual and physical needs.
The artist's intention is to emphasize Christ's profound love for humanity, "a demonstration of the deep love that our Savior has for each of us personally."
by Kate Lee