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Original art by Melina Ghaemi VanArtHub, Vancouver

Forgotten Planets: Original Oil on Canvas by Melina Ghaemi | VanArtHub

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

A serene yet enigmatic exploration of forgotten worlds through interconnected surreal landscapes.

$3,500.00 CAD
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The story behind this piece

'Forgotten Planets' depicts a unique composition where a three-sided cube unfolds to reveal drifting worlds, each side portraying a different memory of spaces once vibrant with life. The atmosphere is a blend of serenity and intrigue, inviting a contemplative exploration of the depicted scenes. On one side, a quaint red brick structure stands beside dense foliage, its doorway aglow, hinting at the remnants of past vitality. The central panel showcases a radiant, spherical landscape, a citadel and undulating hills surrounding a serene pond, evoking a sensation of ancient, untouched beauty. Opposite this, an elegant airborne form suggests themes of shedding and renewal, poised in the balance between decay and transformation.



Symbolically, the artwork presents a narrative of forgotten worlds and their persistent echoes beneath the surface of time. The lone mushroom on a fractured branch symbolizes resilience and the enduring cycle of life in unexpected places. These elements collectively craft a thought-provoking narrative about time, memory, and transformation.



Viewers are prompted to ponder the impermanence and preservation of memories and environments, appealing to collectors and those drawn to introspective visual narratives.



Artist: Melina Ghaemi Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 120 × 100 cm (47.2 × 39.4 in) Year: 2025 Signature: Hand-signed 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
Surrealism
Style
Conceptual Narrative
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 artwork depicts a large, open-faced wooden cube, presented at an angle, containing two distinct painted scenes. Above the cube, a large, inverted mushroom-like structure with a brown cap and gnarled, root-like stem emerges from the cube's top surface. The left interior panel of the cube reveals a tall, reddish-pink building with multiple arched openings and small, dark windows, set against a dark green and blue-green forested background. A small, dark figure stands near the building's base. The right interior panel features a vibrant, spherical landscape with a golden-orange sky at its zenith, depicting rolling green hills, scattered trees, and a castle-like structure built into the terrain. Below this sphere, a dark, reflective pond is fed by a dark, arched opening in the hillside. In the background of this panel, a distant, spired structure rises from a hazy landscape, and a floating, organic-looking form hangs in the sky. The overall mood is surreal and dreamlike, with a rich palette of earthy browns, deep greens, and bright blues and oranges.

Interior Design Use

This piece would serve as a captivating focal point in a contemporary or eclectic living room or study. Its surreal imagery and rich colors would inspire conversation and add an imaginative, thought-provoking element to the 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 Forgotten Planets, and what size wall does it suit?
Forgotten Planets 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 Forgotten Planets an original painting or a print?
Forgotten Planets 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 Forgotten Planets?
Artwork features a large, open-faced wooden cube. An inverted, mushroom-like structure emerges from the top of the cube. The left interior panel shows a reddish-pink building in a dark forest. The right interior panel displays a spherical landscape with a castle and pond. A floating, organic form is visible in the sky of the right panel. The subject is artwork, cosmic imagery, dreamlike space, nature and control, conceptual narrative. It was painted by Melina Ghaemi and is titled Forgotten Planets.
What colours are in Forgotten Planets?
The dominant colour in Forgotten Planets 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 Forgotten Planets suit?
This piece would serve as a captivating focal point in a contemporary or eclectic living room or study. Its surreal imagery and rich colors would inspire conversation and add an imaginative, thought-provoking element to the space. Forgotten Planets was painted by Melina Ghaemi.
Who painted Forgotten Planets?
Forgotten Planets 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 Forgotten Planets painted?
Forgotten Planets 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 Forgotten Planets cost, and what is included in the price?
Forgotten Planets 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 Forgotten Planets if it does not suit my wall?
Yes. Every painting VanArtHub sells, including Forgotten Planets 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 Forgotten Planets, and does it cost extra?
Shipping is free and fully insured. Forgotten Planets 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 Forgotten Planets still available?
Yes, Forgotten Planets 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 Forgotten Planets?
VanArtHub offers a Lifetime Trade-Back. You can trade Forgotten Planets 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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