Amelia Wright's painting was too dark.
In the live broadcast, the previously silent barrage was suddenly interrupted by a message breaking the quiet.
"Someone who creates such artworks, I always feel like they're a dangerous person, who might commit a crime someday."
"I feel a bit scared too."
"Look at her face; are you still scared?"
"Seems like I'm not so scared anymore. This pale, frail beauty, even if dangerous, can't be too dangerous."
"Setting aside the fear, this painting is truly well done."
"So what if it's well done? Such an artwork will surely not be selected."
The barrage's discussions became polarized.
Some people thought such artworks should never be selected.
Some people thought, so what if it's dark? The national painting exhibition assesses skill, not style.
Amelia Wright sat quietly until it was time to leave. She stood up and left straight away without lingering a second more.
