My first idea is to explore the relationship between buildings and time. All twelve pieces will be done with paint, in a expressive and abstract style. The paintings will depict either one of three scenarios: A building deteriorating with time due to natural or human forces, the style of the building changing due to cultural changes and the area around the building changing while the structure remains unchanged. The twin towers site before and after 911 is something I think I might paint.
My second idea is to paint storefronts. I got this idea after seeing a collection of photos taken of storefronts on the art field trip last year. Like my first idea, the pieces will be done with paint with expressive brush marks and perhaps a pallet knife. There would be a wide variety of stores, each of the 12 pieces would be a different vendor. I would also explore how stores change from low class to higher class neighbourhoods/cities. The comparison of a pig head in a butcher shop to a Forever 21 store comes to mind.