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Laeticia Muller, a Western Australian science teacher by trade. I became an artist late in life and is self taught. Developing cancer and autoimmune issues due to a medical device implant (transvaginal mesh) has disabled me physically and mentally. Allergies to painkillers resulted in finding alternative methods to deal with pain and trauma. I started to paint as therapy, finding new passion and direction in my life. I have had the honour to hung my work in several coffee shops in Australia and abroad. Born in South Africa, the African fauna and flora originally drove my creations, but it has branched into Australian themes with a strong focus on Esperance land and seascapes and rich bird life. I have won several prices, under which of the Esperance Agricultural show and Wildflower festival. My work varies from contemporary to impressionistic. I love to paint with layers and texture. I have also tried my hand at watercolour paints and mixed media. When I don’t paint I write.
The Windabout Lake is mirroring the impact of trails and tribulation in everyone’s life. The wind blows everywhere and nobody can control, stop or change its direction. The black indicates hardship leading to depression. The swan symbolizes introspection/self-discovery. The curved neck illustrates hardships. She is seeking reason and understanding, staring down in the deep waters, trying to find answers to her questions. Watercolors show joy and blessing -colors in the black feathers reflect the good and positive inner qualities. The swan seems calm and relaxed, a beautiful creature, but nobody sees how she pedals to stay afloat, only the ripples on the surface shows her struggles. Others admire the outer appearance. She feels bereft of her identity and has to reinvent herself in silence - she must be reborn. Dawn illustrates the break of day, a new era has come, filled with hope and promises. The swan impact on others and has a ripple effect on those around her regardless.