• Fiery winged woman in feathered dress emerging from dark rock. Oil on Canvas by Melina Ghaemi.
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Original art by Melina Ghaemi VanArtHub, Vancouver

End and Beginning: Original Oil on Canvas by Melina Ghaemi | VanArtHub

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

A commanding figure with crimson wings stands amid elemental forces, embodying themes of transformation and renewal.

$2,168.00 CAD
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The story behind this piece

In 'End and Beginning,' a powerful figure emerges at the heart of a dramatic landscape, her crimson wings unfurling wide against a backdrop of tumultuous elements. The artwork is imbued with a sense of tension and vitality, as the figure balances between the foundational forces of earth, fire, and water.



The painting utilizes rich symbolism to explore themes of transformation and renewal. The woman's expansive wings weave with the fiery sky, suggesting a rebirth from chaos to balance. The presence of a hovering apple enhances the narrative of choice and consequence, reflecting the cyclical nature of human experience. This apocalyptic yet regenerative scene offers an exploration of identity and resilience.



'End and Beginning' invites engagement from introspective viewers and collectors, encouraging reflection on the balance of chaotic and harmonious forces. It provides a narrative that resonates deeply with those intrigued by symbolic and emotional expression.



Artist: Melina Ghaemi Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 100 × 70 cm (39.4 × 27.6 in) Year: 2025 Signature: Hand-signed on the lower right Collection: Creation

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Technical details

Size
27.6 × 39.4 in
Medium
Oil on Canvas
Subject
Nature
Style
Surrealism
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 central, winged figure with a human torso and head, emerging from a fiery, feathered form. The figure's expansive, vibrant red and orange wings dominate the mid-ground, fanning out against a dramatic backdrop. Above, a turbulent sky of warm oranges and grays cradles a bitten red apple, glowing subtly. Below the figure, a powerful waterfall cascades over dark, craggy rocks, creating a dynamic contrast of cool blues and whites against the fiery central subject. The brushwork throughout is visible and expressive, particularly in the textured feathers and the churning water, lending a sense of movement and raw energy. The overall mood is one of intense transformation and elemental power, with the central figure appearing both regal and fierce amidst the natural forces.

Interior Design Use

This powerful artwork would command attention in a contemporary living room, a bold office space, or a dramatic bedroom. Its intense colors and dynamic composition infuse a space with energy and a sense of profound narrative.

Technical Details

  • Artist: Melina Ghaemi
  • Medium: Oil 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 End and Beginning, and what size wall does it suit?
End and Beginning 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 End and Beginning an original painting or a print?
End and Beginning 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 End and Beginning?
The artwork features a central, winged human-like figure with prominent red and orange feathered wings. A bitten red apple is depicted floating in the turbulent, orange and gray sky above the figure. The lower portion of the composition is dominated by a powerful, white and blue waterfall cascading over dark rocks. The subject is ascension, human figure, fire and water, mythic imagery, elemental forces. It was painted by Melina Ghaemi and is titled End and Beginning.
What colours are in End and Beginning?
The dominant colour in End and Beginning by Melina Ghaemi is red. 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 End and Beginning suit?
This powerful artwork would command attention in a contemporary living room, a bold office space, or a dramatic bedroom. Its intense colors and dynamic composition infuse a space with energy and a sense of profound narrative. End and Beginning was painted by Melina Ghaemi.
Who painted End and Beginning?
End and Beginning 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 End and Beginning painted?
End and Beginning 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 End and Beginning cost, and what is included in the price?
End and Beginning 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 End and Beginning if it does not suit my wall?
Yes. Every painting VanArtHub sells, including End and Beginning 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 End and Beginning, and does it cost extra?
Shipping is free and fully insured. End and Beginning 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 End and Beginning still available?
Yes, End and Beginning 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 End and Beginning?
VanArtHub offers a Lifetime Trade-Back. You can trade End and Beginning 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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