• Surreal figure intertwines with gnarled white tree branches and lush white, yellow, and orange flowers. Melina Ghaemi, oil .
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Original art by Melina Ghaemi VanArtHub, Vancouver

Colorful Roots: Original Artwork by Melina Ghaemi | VanArtHub

Acrylic on Canvas27.6 × 39.4 in2025One-of-a-kind original

This painting explores the complexities of identity and human connection with the outside world, featuring a faceless woman enveloped by symbolic elements.

$2,168.00 CAD
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The story behind this piece

'Colorful Roots' depicts a faceless woman, surrounded by masks and a golden halo, conveying a complex emotional atmosphere of mystique and introspection. The absence of facial features suggests a loss or search for identity, while the masks hint at protection and disguise. The golden halo around her is a symbol of enlightenment and inspiration, suggesting a quest for personal meaning and spiritual discovery.



The artwork is rich in symbolism. A golden apple resting on her left hand symbolizes sin or the start of a new journey, whereas her other hand extends like a tree trunk, symbolizing deep-rooted connections with nature and fate. Her feet transform into roots entwined with gold and white flowers, representing a spiritual connection to the earth and life, illustrating beauty emerging from the interplay of light and darkness, and solitude.



'Colorful Roots' invites introspective viewers and collectors to reflect on the tangled weave of identity and existence, resonating deeply with those interested in explorations of self and the environment.



Artist: Melina Ghaemi

Medium: Oil and Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 100 × 70 cm (approximately 39.4 × 27.6 inches)

Year: 2025

Signature: Bottom left

Collection: آفرینش

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Technical details

Size
27.6 × 39.4 in
Medium
Acrylic on Canvas
Subject
Portrait
Style
Narrative Contemporary
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 vertical composition features a central, ethereal figure emerging from a dense cluster of white and golden-brown roses and foliage at the bottom. The figure, rendered in pale, almost translucent tones, has exposed, root-like structures on its chest and arms, and its head is adorned with a spiked, golden halo. Its face is a stylized, upward-gazing form with prominent red lips and no visible eyes, while two additional, more subdued faces are visible on either side of its head, partially obscured by the halo. The figure holds a single, vibrant red apple in its left hand. Gnarly, bare tree branches extend from the upper left and right, framing the central subject. The background is a swirling, cloudy sky in muted greens and grays, with hints of ochre and brown, contributing to a mystical and contemplative mood.

Interior Design Use

This piece would be a striking focal point in a contemporary or eclectic living room, study, or bedroom. Its ethereal quality and rich, yet muted, color palette would evoke a sense of mystery and introspection, creating a sophisticated and thought-provoking atmosphere.

Technical Details

  • Artist: Melina Ghaemi
  • Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
  • Size: 27.6 x 39.4 in (70 x 100 cm)
  • Year: 2025
  • Type: One-of-a-kind original
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Questions about this painting

How big is Colorful Roots, and what size wall does it suit?
Colorful Roots by Melina Ghaemi measures 27.6 by 39.4 inches (70 by 100 cm), so it is portrait, taller than it is wide. VanArtHub suggests hanging it over a wall space or piece of furniture at least 41 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 Colorful Roots an original painting or a print?
Colorful Roots is a one-of-a-kind original painted by Melina Ghaemi, acrylic 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 Colorful Roots?
Ethereal figure with halo and multiple faces. Figure holds a single red apple. Composition features white and golden-brown roses and bare tree branches. The subject is symbolic art, warm palette, residential art, boutique hotel art. It was painted by Melina Ghaemi and is titled Colorful Roots.
What colours are in Colorful Roots?
The dominant colour in Colorful Roots by Melina Ghaemi is brown. The style is figurative, surrealism. 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 Colorful Roots suit?
This piece would be a striking focal point in a contemporary or eclectic living room, study, or bedroom. Its ethereal quality and rich, yet muted, color palette would evoke a sense of mystery and introspection, creating a sophisticated and thought-provoking atmosphere. Colorful Roots was painted by Melina Ghaemi.
Who painted Colorful Roots?
Colorful Roots 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 Colorful Roots painted?
Colorful Roots by Melina Ghaemi was painted in 2025, acrylic on canvas. It is a recent original rather than a reissue or a later copy.
How much does Colorful Roots cost, and what is included in the price?
Colorful Roots by Melina Ghaemi is $2,168.00 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 Colorful Roots if it does not suit my wall?
Yes. Every painting VanArtHub sells, including Colorful Roots 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 Colorful Roots, and does it cost extra?
Shipping is free and fully insured. Colorful Roots 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 Colorful Roots still available?
Yes, Colorful Roots 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 Colorful Roots?
VanArtHub offers a Lifetime Trade-Back. You can trade Colorful Roots 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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