Strictu 1999

"Strictu" is a 1999 installation by Brazilian artist Cildo Meireles. The artwork features a room filled with chains laid out across the floor, with a simple wooden chair and a bare lightbulb hanging from the ceiling. Meireles's work is known for its use of everyday objects to evoke a sense of unease and contemplation. In "Strictu," the chains represent the constraints of social and political systems, while the single lightbulb symbolizes the potential for hope and freedom. The artwork challenges viewers to consider the nature of power and the limitations that individuals may face.