In They Bring Their Gardens I and They Bring Their Gardens II, Fanner employs again raw linen to evoke a profound sense of Venice’s historical and visual richness. These two paintings, created in the final stages of her residency, are imbued with the city’s quintessential Venetian style and reflect the artist's deep immersion in its unique atmosphere.

The paintings are symbolic representations of the early Venetians transporting their lush gardens by boat. Leila captures the essence of these gardens as they were brought to Venice’s canals, transforming them into floating paradises.

In these works, the artist highlights the vibrant interplay of light that characterizes Venice at night. The warm glow from the windows of the palaces illuminates the darkened streets, casting a luminous reflection on the canals below. The interplay of light on the water, along with the reflections of the boats and the surrounding architecture, creates a captivating visual effect. Fanner skillfully portrays how the city’s night-time lights dance across the rippling surfaces of the canals, adding depth and vibrancy to the paintings.

The raw linen's texture enhances the paintings' tactile quality, making the reflections and light play even more striking. Through They Bring Their Gardens I and They Bring Their Gardens II, Fanner captures the enchanting essence of Venice’s nocturnal beauty, combining historical symbolism with the city's dynamic visual elements.