"The Kiva" portrays a father and young son inside a Native American kiva, with the child asking questions, symbolizing the human condition through generational connection and cultural transition. Using warm, glowing light and earthy brushstrokes in oil on canvas, this scene explores inner worlds of curiosity and environmental interplay with historical artifacts. Reflecting McCarter's expertise in human interactions via counseling psychology and 3D designs, it creates a deep sense of place in sacred indigenous spaces, whispering stories of enduring legacy and familial bonds.