The context of the following conversation is Ash has trouble articulating their thoughts, so they used pictures that they drew to represent their feelings.:
Ash says So we are doing this new communication exercise..
The friend responds The one where you draw pictures?.
Ash responds Yes. That one. It is a good way to express feelings..
The friend responds What if someone hands back a blank canvas?.
Ash responds That's like modern art. It means a lot, don't you think?.
The friend responds It means they have no clothes..