Alana Carlson's works, often rendered in oil on panel, canvas, or even found materials, emanate a potent consideration of humanity's role in the natural world. Each piece is a conduit that elucidates our subtle yet profound impact on both wild and domesticated creatures. Her adroit manipulation of form, color, and texture allows her to play with abstraction, adding further depth to her essentially representational style. This combination of figurative work with abstract elements sets her art apart, marking Carlson as a thought-provoking force in contemporary art.