Data and Picard in “Unfinished Business”

Data

Hm. Ensign Williams' striking style is heavily influenced by geometric constructivism. Lt. Wright has effectively fused the incongruities of the surrealists with the irrationality of Dadaism. [Data proceeds to Picard's painting.] Interesting.

Picard

Oh! Thank you. In what way?

Data

While suggesting the free treatment of form usually attributed to Fauvism, this quite inappropriately attempts to juxtapose the disparate cubistic styles of Picasso and Leger. In addition, the use of colour suggests a haphazard mélange of clashing styles. Furthermore, the unsettling overtones of proto-Vulcan influences--

Picard

Thank you, Mister Data.

Data

You are welcome, sir. If I can be of further assistance--

Picard

No! Thank you.