Ca’ del Duca 3052, Corte del Duca Sforza
San Marco, 30124, Venezia, Italy
Tue – Sat 10am – 6pm
Leila Rose Fanner South Africa, b. 1970
‘Secret Garden’ captures a moment of quiet introspection and connection with nature. The artwork depicts two figures gazing through an archway of verdant green leaves intertwined with iron fencing, revealing a hidden garden space beyond. This garden, seemingly secluded and untouched, invites the viewer into a world where time slows down, and the hustle and bustle of everyday life fades away.
The simplicity of the scene is intentional, allowing the viewer to focus on the details: the play of light filtering through the leaves, the delicate curves of the gate, and the lush greenery that seems to breathe with life.
The artist explores the idea that even a small, insignificant corner of nature can have a powerful impact on our state of mind. The garden, though modest in size, becomes a symbol of the calming and restorative power of nature. It reminds us that amidst the chaos and noise of the outside world, there exists a place of serenity where we can reconnect with ourselves and the natural world.