Josh Alan, a Houston-based artist, integrates the fields of photography, collage, and drawing; exploring the interplay between mediums. His work delves into the history of photography, memory, and the blurring of fantasy and reality in contemporary American society. Through series like Western Mythology, Alan explores fantasy and nostalgia using popular culture as a lens to dissect societal myths. His project "This Land is Our Land" repurposes old billboards to critique corporate America's impact on independence and community. As both an artist and photography teacher, Alan's work serves as a visual guide to exploration of the mediums.