Paintings of TerrorCh253 - Abstract

Based on the research they conducted about the Impending Winter Art Museum, it was noted that the gallery mainly displayed the works of relatively unknown artists. There was, however, one masterpiece by a renowned artist valued at 18 million yuan, a hyper-realistic portrait.

In addition to this, there were two relatively famous pieces, one depicting a still life of fruits and the other showcasing flowers. qZm4pJ

As for the other artworks, they spanned various styles, including classical landscapes and futuristic fantasies.

Everyone had done in-depth studies about artworks they could find information on. However, considering the unpredictable nature of these “paintings,” it was highly likely that they would end up entering a new painting that would mysteriously emerge mid-journey for various reasons.

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But when the inexplicable light shone on the painting they were about to enter this time, the veteran members were surprised. This time, the painting was one of the existing exhibits in the museum. They had also previously studied its content and its creator:

Schrodinger’s Cat by Chen Shi. VZ2oU9

However, this did not bring a sense of comfort or joy to them, because this painting was quite… hard to describe.

After the guiding light that led them into the painting gradually disappeared, they found themselves in a room with white walls on all sides and above and below.

There were no doors or windows in this room, as if it was a completely sealed white box. The six white walls are bare. Despite the lack of any light source, the room was brilliantly illuminated from within.

Everyone stood in the center of this “box,” looking at each other in silence. No one spoke for a long time.

Schrödinger’s cat, when sealed in a box, was simultaneously alive and dead.

This was a concept that Mu Yiran had explained to the less knowledgeable members while they were researching information about this painting.

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Now, they themselves seemed to be like the cat in the box. They could live in an instant and they could die in an instant.

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“You got at least one thing right. Abstract artists indeed perceive the world differently from regular people.” Wei Dong said confidently when discussing his own area of expertise. “The process of abstraction is a process of purification. Abstract artists reject the notion of imitating nature, which is the traditional concept of painting.”

“Instead, they disregard the surface appearances that nature presents to people. They use intuition and imagination to grasp the essence of natural phenomena. In short, it’s about ‘seeing the essence through the appearance.’ Then they eliminate all irrelevant, deceptive, and flashy elements, extracting only the purest and cleanest essence. Finally, they express it in the simplest form. That’s what abstract art is.” 4XjZuG

“Some say that the world as seen by abstract artists is the true world. What we, ordinary people, see is a processed, embellished, unreal, and illusory world.”

Through their research on this painting, the group had learned that the artist, Cheng Shi, had passed away. His manner of death was equally chilling – he had committed suicide in his own art studio.

Before taking his own life, he had sealed the studio into an airtight room. Inside this sealed chamber, he placed a container filled with lethal volatile gas. Positioned above the container was a hammer that could break it open. Of course, when his body was discovered, the hammer had already smashed the container and released the poison gas.

This man had regarded himself as Schrodinger’s cat and transformed his studio into a box containing the cat. HzG4Jl

And this painting was his last work before his death. It originally had no name, but because of the way he died, it was eventually named “Schrödinger’s Cat.”

So when everyone first saw this painting, they didn’t understand why it was named this way. Clearly, there were no boxes or cats depicted in the artwork. Wei Dong initially thought it might have been a gimmick, using the artist’s manner of death, to add mystery and artistic value to the painting.

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However, now that they found themselves inside the painting and placed in a space that resembled a sealed box, everyone was left momentarily speechless by the unexpected yet oddly fitting nature of this situation.

“…So, the name of this painting isn’t just a gimmick?” After a while, Luo Bu spoke with a shaky voice and broke the silence. ZxreRA

“…So, are we alive or dead now?” Wei Dong, who had been educated about Schrödinger’s cat by Boss Mu, asked with a shaky voice too.

“We’re definitely alive, but when we start solving this painting, that’s when it becomes uncertain,” Ke Xun replied.

“The key question is, in such an empty room like this, what kind of challenge can be set? Are they going to release poison gas inside, see who lives and who dies, and use this method to select people every night for seven days?” Wei Dong scratched his face in shock.

“If it were that simple and brutal, then what about all the other paintings we have entered before?” Ke Xun shook his head. “Let’s just wait and see. I have a feeling that if there’s not enough people, there won’t be any hints or explanations showing up.” dN 9sn

Everyone found a place to wait, either standing, leaning, or sitting down. However, Shao Ling was not ready to give up. He circled the entire room, checking every possible spot, and ultimately confirmed that there were really no hidden mechanisms.

While waiting for the remaining people to enter the painting, everyone used their time to discuss the artwork.

There were various speculations about what this painting was expressing in terms of “the essence of things” in the industry. Some said it represented Cheng Shi’s contemplation of the essence of life, while others said it reflected his imagination of death. Some even said it depicted Cheng Shi’s inner world of confusion, bewilderment, anger, and sadness.

“In fact, before Cheng Shi’s death, he already had mental health issues. He spent a year and a half in a mental rehabilitation institution,” Mu Yiran provided the most detailed information. “He was a quiet person who enjoyed thinking, but this was only before he fell ill. His life had undergone a significant upheaval, and after that, he had serious mental problems which led to cognitive dysfunction. Surprisingly, this didn’t affect his ability to paint. This painting was created after he became ill. So, some argue that this painting doesn’t hold any value in terms of contemplation. It’s just a chaotic and absurd world seen through the eyes of a true madman.” UNRX6m

“That significant upheaval was the loss of his beloved son, right?” Qin Ci sighed softly. “His only son, who was in high school, couldn’t handle the pressure of studies and the criticisms of his teachers. He jumped from the school building’s rooftop, which dealt a huge blow to Cheng Shi, and he went mad overnight.”

“Yiran and I went to visit Cheng Shi’s former residence and interviewed his relatives and neighbors,” Ke Xun continued. “We learned that Cheng Shi really loved his son. Unlike the phenomenon of “zombie fathers” in many families nowadays, Cheng Shi had spent almost all of his time with his son since he was very young, such as watching cartoons with him and playing various games that children like. He even personally drew comic book full of imagination and childhood joys for his son.”

“Because of this, the death of his son was unbearable to him. According to his neighbors, during the period right after his son’s death, they could hear Cheng Shi crying like a wounded animal every night in his own home.”

“One time, when his relatives and friends went to visit him, they found his room filled with all the toys his son had played with since childhood, as well as all the clothes his son had worn. Cheng Shi was slumping on the floor, holding one of his son’s tiny shirts that he wore when he was one or two, looking completely soulless, like a living corpse…” Wd JC9

“Brother, what does ‘zombie fathers’ mean?” Luo Bu asked.

“It means fathers who neglect their responsibilities as fathers, so that the child having a father is the same as not having a father. They rarely do or never do what they should for their children. They don’t take on the duty of caring for and teaching their children,” Ke Xun explained. “A father who is always absent in a child’s life is no different from a zombie to the child in the family. Some men only focus on having children but not on raising them and consider raising children to be a woman’s responsibility. They don’t contribute anything and simply wait for their children to grow up to reap benefits from them. Ha, men.”

Everyone: “……”

“So Cheng Shi was a rare and good father. But precisely because of his intense love, the blow he suffered was much heavier and more profound,” Zhu Haowen said. CWM7Ay

“This painting is the only one Cheng Shi created after his son’s death and also the last one he made in his life,” Mu Yiran continued. “As the art community speculates, perhaps this painting reflects Cheng Shi’s thoughts on life and his exploration of death after experiencing his son’s death. But due to his mental instability at the time, it’s difficult to determine whether the content of this painting has any rationality or logic.”

“In other words, if this painting is indeed the random scribblings of a thoroughly insane person, then the situation we are about to face may be…” Shao Ling didn’t finish his sentence, but everyone understood what he was trying to convey.

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The mental world of a madman, how chaotic, disorderly…and frightening could it be?

The group was about to continue discussing when a sourceless white light suddenly lit up in the sealed room. It was so dazzling that it was difficult to keep their eyes open. However, the white light quickly dimmed. When they opened their eyes again, they saw two more people in the room. nwqHeZ

These were a young man and a woman. The man had a fair and handsome appearance, while the woman was mature and beautiful. Their faces were expertly made up, not too much and not too little. Although their clothes appeared simple and ordinary, upon closer inspection, they seemed to have been carefully matched and designed to highlight their body’s strong points while concealing their flaws.

What was most striking about them was the dazzling aura they exuded, making them stand out wherever they went, no matter how big of a crowd they were in.

When these two suddenly appeared in the room, they were momentarily stunned, but quickly reacted. They put on a calm and collected expression. The woman smiled at the people in the room and spoke in a sweet voice, “Oh my goodness, what’s going on here?”

Ke Xun turned to look at Qin Ci. “Brother Qin, your job has come.” 8spDkd