• Surreal oil painting by Melina Ghaemi depicting dual Bosch-like landscapes in a box-frame with cryptic figures.
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Original art by Melina Ghaemi VanArtHub, Vancouver

Breaking Certainty: Original Oil on Canvas by Melina Ghaemi | VanArtHub

Oil on Canvas39.4 × 47.2 in2025One-of-a-kind original

A wooden cube acts as a gateway between two worlds, capturing the tension between choice and fate.

$3,500.00 CAD
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The story behind this piece

'Breaking Certainty' presents a captivating scene where a wooden cube serves as a gateway between two distinct worlds. One side reveals a pale sky populated by quiet figures, each interacting with symbolic objects and each other, suggesting a delicate balance between choice and fate. The scene is further influenced by a suspended structure, providing a glimpse into unseen forces shaping their environment and existence. The adjoining face of the cube transitions to a rural setting, maintaining a tense atmosphere as two figures stand by a small house while shadows deepen around them. The piece evokes an ancient and unstable feel due to the swirling opening breaking through at the top, hinting at time folding inward.



The artwork invites viewers to explore themes of uncertainty and perspective by juxtaposing elements of the surreal with the familiar. Symbolism is rich throughout, emphasizing the emotional and psychological complexity of the scenes. The narrative unfolds through the tension between visible reality and implied unseen influences, drawing contemplative viewers into its nuanced layers of meaning.



Viewers are encouraged to reassess their perceptions of permanence, as each scene in the artwork contains its own inherent uncertainty. This piece will resonate deeply with collectors and introspective viewers who appreciate visual paradoxes and the exploration of parallel worlds.



Artist: Melina Ghaemi

Medium: Oil on canvas

Size: 120 × 100 cm and approximately 47.24 × 39.37 in

Year: 2025

Signature: Hand-signed by artist on lower left

Collection: The Earth Is Not Round

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Technical details

Size
39.4 × 47.2 in
Medium
Oil on Canvas
Subject
Narrative Scene
Style
Contemporary Fine Art
Artist
Melina Ghaemi
Year
2025
Edition
Original, one of a kind
Authenticity
Certificate of Authenticity included
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About this artwork

Artwork Statement

This striking oil on canvas presents a complex, multi-paneled scene encased within a three-dimensional wooden frame, itself depicted within the painting. The composition is dominated by this illusionistic wooden box, rendered with rich, warm oranges and browns, showcasing visible wood grain textures. Inside, two distinct landscapes unfold. The left panel features figures engaged with a pulley system and a floating orange cube, set against a verdant, hilly backdrop under a pale blue sky. A solitary white and red figure kneels in the foreground. The right panel reveals a more architectural scene with tall, muted brown buildings and a figure in dark robes holding a staff, accompanied by a small, dark, stylized creature. Both panels share a similar atmospheric blue sky, with peculiar, dark, abstract forms suspended in the air. The overall mood is enigmatic and dreamlike, with a sense of quiet activity and a subtle, unsettling quality. The brushwork is smooth for the skies and distant landscapes, contrasting with the more defined, textured rendering of the wooden frame and foreground elements.

Interior Design Use

This piece would be a captivating focal point in a contemporary living room, study, or a minimalist bedroom. Its surreal narrative and warm wooden tones can add intrigue and a sophisticated, contemplative atmosphere to any space.

Technical Details

  • Artist: Melina Ghaemi
  • Medium: Oil on Canvas
  • Size: 39.4 x 47.2 in (100 x 120 cm)
  • Year: 2025
  • Type: One-of-a-kind original
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Questions about this painting

How big is Breaking Certainty, and what size wall does it suit?
Breaking Certainty by Melina Ghaemi measures 39.4 by 47.2 inches (100 by 120 cm), so it is portrait, taller than it is wide. VanArtHub suggests hanging it over a wall space or piece of furniture at least 59 inches wide, which keeps the painting at roughly two thirds of the width below it. Measure your wall before you order, and remember the 14-day trial covers you if the scale is not right in the room.
Is Breaking Certainty an original painting or a print?
Breaking Certainty is a one-of-a-kind original painted by Melina Ghaemi, oil on canvas. VanArtHub sells originals only and does not sell prints or reproductions of this work, so once it is bought there is no second copy. A signed Certificate of Authenticity ships with the painting.
What is shown in Breaking Certainty?
The artwork depicts two distinct surreal landscapes contained within an illusionistic wooden cube. The color palette features warm oranges and browns for the frame, contrasting with cool blues and greens in the interior scenes. Unusual floating objects and stylized figures populate the dreamlike environments. The subject is introspection, dreamlike space, narrative scenes, enigmatic figures, geometric structure. It was painted by Melina Ghaemi and is titled Breaking Certainty.
What colours are in Breaking Certainty?
The dominant colour in Breaking Certainty by Melina Ghaemi is brown. The style is surrealism, abstract. If you are matching a room, work from the wall colour and the largest piece of furniture rather than from small accessories, and use the 14-day trial to see the painting in your own light before you commit.
Which room does Breaking Certainty suit?
This piece would be a captivating focal point in a contemporary living room, study, or a minimalist bedroom. Its surreal narrative and warm wooden tones can add intrigue and a sophisticated, contemplative atmosphere to any space. Breaking Certainty was painted by Melina Ghaemi.
Who painted Breaking Certainty?
Breaking Certainty was painted by Melina Ghaemi, an artist represented by VanArtHub, a gallery based in Vancouver, Canada. You can see the rest of Melina Ghaemi's available and past work at https://vanarthub.com/pages/melina-ghaemi.
When was Breaking Certainty painted?
Breaking Certainty by Melina Ghaemi was painted in 2025, oil on canvas. It is a recent original rather than a reissue or a later copy.
How much does Breaking Certainty cost, and what is included in the price?
Breaking Certainty by Melina Ghaemi is $3,500.00 CAD at VanArtHub. That price includes free fully insured shipping to Canada and the USA, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and the 14-day trial. There is no framing charge, no delivery charge, and no buyer's premium on top.
Can I return Breaking Certainty if it does not suit my wall?
Yes. Every painting VanArtHub sells, including Breaking Certainty by Melina Ghaemi, comes with a 14-day trial. Hang it at home, and if it is not right, return it within 14 days for a full refund. VanArtHub pays the return shipping, so trying the piece costs you nothing.
How long does shipping take for Breaking Certainty, and does it cost extra?
Shipping is free and fully insured. Breaking Certainty ships from VanArtHub in Vancouver, Canada, and delivery takes 3 to 7 business days within Canada and 5 to 10 business days to the USA. The painting is professionally packed and tracked door to door, and it is insured for its full value the whole way.
Is Breaking Certainty still available?
Yes, Breaking Certainty by Melina Ghaemi is available to buy at VanArtHub as of today. It is a one-of-a-kind original, so there is only one of it and it is gone once it sells.
What if my taste changes after buying Breaking Certainty?
VanArtHub offers a Lifetime Trade-Back. You can trade Breaking Certainty back to the gallery at any time, with no deadline, and put the credit toward a different original. Because every piece is one of a kind, the trade-back is what lets a collection change over the years without a loss.

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