What does the author most likely mean by "memory is an abstract painting"?

We tend to remember artwork we saw when we were young.
We are more likely to remember colorful people and places.
We usually respond to art that shows places we remember.
We remember events in vague and indistinct ways.

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What does the author most likely mean by "memory is an abstract painting"?

We tend to remember artwork we saw when we were young.
We are more likely to remember colorful people and places.
We usually respond to art that shows places we remember.
We remember events in vague and indistinct ways.

Sailor · Answer

Which one do you believe it is before I explain what I got?

umm · Answer

Ah, welcome to QuestionCove, @32690.
I believe we're missing information, like the story or book. I'm order to actually know what the correct answer, one of the best ways to know the answer is with context clues given through the story.