Melina Ghaemi
Acrylic painter · Vancouver, Canada · VanArtHub
About the Artist
Melina Ghaemi is an Iranian-Canadian abstract expressionist painter based in Vancouver. Her work channels raw emotional energy through gestural brushwork and layered acrylic and oil compositions. Melina's paintings do not depict — they transmit. Each canvas is an event of colour, texture, and movement, inviting the viewer into a visceral rather than intellectual encounter with the work.
Artist Statement
I don't paint what I see. I paint what I feel pressing against the inside of my skin. Abstract expressionism gives me the language I need — one without nouns, only verbs. Each painting is a record of a specific emotional state, translated into colour and motion.
Visual Language & Technique
Visual Language
Bold, sweeping gestures across large canvases. Heavy impasto passages contrast with thin washes. Palettes range from high-contrast blacks and reds to softer earth tones. The physicality of the artist's hand is always visible in the mark-making.
Techniques
Acrylic, oil, mixed media, gestural abstraction, impasto, dripping, palette knife
Mediums
Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media
Themes
Emotional expression, psychological states, freedom, identity, movement, transformation, release
Inspirations
Abstract expressionists (Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler), Persian calligraphic gesture, Vancouver's rain and light, music as emotional architecture
Where This Artist's Work Belongs
Large open-plan living spaces, corporate lobbies, creative agency offices, hotel atriums, gallery walls, modern dining rooms
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Melina Ghaemi?
Melina Ghaemi is a painter represented by VanArtHub, based in Vancouver, Canada. Melina Ghaemi is an Iranian-Canadian abstract expressionist painter based in Vancouver. Her work channels raw emotional energy through gestural bru...
What style of art does Melina Ghaemi create?
Melina Ghaemi's work is characterized by Bold, sweeping gestures across large canvases. Heavy impasto passages contrast with thin washes. Palettes range from high-contrast blacks and reds ... The artist works primarily in acrylic, oil, mixed media.
Can I commission a custom painting by Melina Ghaemi?
Yes. VanArtHub facilitates custom commissions with all represented artists, including Melina Ghaemi. Contact us through the Collaboration page to discuss size, palette, timeline, and budget for a commissioned original artwork.
Where can I see Melina Ghaemi's paintings in person?
Melina Ghaemi's work is available for viewing by appointment in Vancouver, Canada. VanArtHub serves interior designers, hospitality groups, and private collectors across North America. Contact us to arrange a private viewing or request high-resolution images for remote selection.
Does Melina Ghaemi's art ship internationally?
Yes. All original artworks by Melina Ghaemi, available through VanArtHub, ship with complimentary delivery to the USA, Canada, and the UAE. International shipping to other regions is available upon request — contact us for a custom quote.
