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Tom Searles
Spiritus Lucia - original dance impressionism oil painting - contemporary art

2025

$2,622.44
£1,925
€2,249.08
CA$3,667.71
A$3,997.48
CHF 2,081.71
MX$48,232.52
NOK 26,167.89
SEK 24,565.56
DKK 16,797.80

About the Item

In Spiritus Lucia — “Spirit of Light” — a burst of sunlit movement radiates across the canvas with effervescent energy. The figure, captured mid-leap, dissolves into dappled abstraction — a vision of joy frozen in golden brushstrokes. The dancer's body, swathed in a voluminous yellow dress, arcs skyward with one arm extended in euphoria, her face caught in a moment of exaltation. Her form isn’t defined by contour, but by the confident gesture of paint — a choreography of colour that swirls from ochre to blush, grounded only by the soft turquoise shadows beneath her feet. Searles’ use of negative space and fearless abstraction allows light itself to become a character. There’s a spontaneity in every mark, a celebration of movement made permanent. While the background fades to pastel ambiguity, the figure remains vivid and powerful, not through realism but emotion. Spiritus Lucia is a tribute to the liberating power of dance, distilled into a single, soaring instant — all light, motion, and life. We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. Artist biography: Tom Searles is a Fine Artist based in London and the Cotswolds. After completing his bachelor’s degree in Illustration at the Anglia Ruskin University in 2012, Tom embarked on his freelance portraiture career, showcasing his fine art skills in galleries internationally. Parallel to this, Tom co-founded his own textile print company, comfortably straddling the visual disciplines of illustration and graphic design as Art Director and Creative Producer. Inspired by the imaginative work of both his paternal grandfather and father, Tom began drawing from an early age, recreating imagery from his favourite classic comic books harnessing his own unique style. For Tom, sports played an integral role in shaping his upbringing. From a young age, he immersed himself in the world of rugby and cricket, dedicating countless hours to training and honing his skills in both disciplines. His passion and talent were evident as he excelled in these sports, earning a place in the youth representative teams. Through the highs and lows of his sporting journey, Tom learned invaluable life lessons, making sport an inseparable part of his identity and character, reflected in his work. Specialising in acrylic and charcoal, Tom now offers bespoke, custom portrait commissions capturing the subject’s characteristics in an abstract light and with intriguing detail. Heavily influenced by his background in sport, and using varied brushstrokes and tools, his powerfully cinematic, painterly works capture the continuous movement of any scene or subject. Continually pushing his technique further, Tom draws upon the golden age of music and cinema with gentle influences of subdued, muted palettes to create his striking compositions. Explore the captivating, transcendent figurative paintings by Tom Searles, thoughtfully curated at Signet Contemporary Art. Available for purchase both in our London gallery and online, these exceptional works showcase Tom Searles’s extraordinary talent and unique artistic vision.
  • Creator:
    Tom Searles (British)
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.83 in (91 cm)Width: 24.02 in (61 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU468317125522

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