Catherine Sargeant's "Indispensable" draws viewers into a cosmic-like realm through its compelling use of mixed media. This circular work, created with oil, gloss and pigments on plywood, presents a dramatic contrast between deep, absorbing blacks and a luminous streak of ethereal blue that cuts across the composition like a celestial river. The 25 cm diameter piece features the title word "Indispensable" partially submerged within the blue current, creating a tension between legibility and obscurity. Sargeant's masterful layering technique gives the surface a remarkable depth and textural quality, with areas of glossy reflection juxtaposed against matte darkness, evoking the mysterious vastness of deep space or oceanic depths.

The Circular Canvas: Impact and Placement
This tondo format work commands attention despite its intimate scale, functioning as a portal or window into another dimension when displayed. The circular shape breaks from traditional rectangular framing, allowing "Indispensable" to create a striking focal point in contemporary interiors. When mounted on a wall, the piece appears to float, its cosmic imagery and thought-provoking text inviting contemplation about what we deem essential in our lives. The work's deep blues and blacks create a meditative presence that draws the eye whilst simultaneously offering a sense of depth that expands beyond its physical boundaries.