Catherine Sargeant's "Haunting" invites viewers into an ethereal seascape captured within a perfect circle. This mixed media work combines oil, gloss and pigments on plywood to create a dreamlike vision of churning waters and misty atmosphere. The 25 cm diameter piece features a captivating gradient of blues and whites, evoking the powerful movement of waves against a stormy sky. Most striking is the title "haunting" embedded directly into the composition, partially obscured by the swirling waters as if being gradually erased or revealed by the tide. Sargeant's masterful layering technique creates depth and luminosity, with the glossy elements catching light to suggest the reflective quality of water in constant motion.

The Circular Seascape: Impact and Presence
The circular format of this work creates a powerful focal point when displayed, functioning almost like a porthole through which viewers glimpse an otherworldly maritime scene. When hung on a wall, "Haunting" draws the eye with its perfect symmetry while its intimate scale invites closer inspection, revealing subtle textures and the interplay between media. The piece speaks to the enduring relationship between text and image, between the named and the ineffable qualities of natural forces. Its contemplative quality transforms any space, creating a moment of pause and reflection—a small but potent reminder of nature's persistent, cyclical presence in our consciousness.