Exhibitor #21a (Sarah Truscott)

Title: Draw Me In

Medium: Decorated Sugar Cookie

Dimensions: 10″ x 7″

For Sale: NFS

Artist Statement: This piece is based off of a drawing I did six years ago that is very dear to my heart. At the time, I was an emotional iceberg, and anyone who approached it was the titanic. It was one of the lowest points of my life. The suppressed pain from my past was demanding to be dealt with and I was terrified of it. I felt alone and abandoned. I remember crying out to God in my grief, “where are you?!” Then, in a quiet whisper, the thought popped in my head, “Draw me in.” At first I was confused, but then it clicked. First, I drew myself how I was honestly doing. Then I asked, “okay, where is God in this.” Was he by the door? Beside me? Maybe not there at all. But not only was he there, he was holding me. Not in a vice grip, but gently, kindly. He was big enough that my pain didn’t scare him. With that, I felt the courage to move forward. Six years later, with counseling, many breakdowns, patience, and a whole ton of work, I can say that there is hope, and there is healing. My pain no longer controls me. Life is so very sweet, all because he holds me.

*All materials used are edible*