A cascading architectural ruin, "Trace of a Fictional Third" merges sculptural abstraction with the haunting remnants of imagined civilizations, as Al-Hadid layers steel, polymer gypsum, fiberglass, and paint into a dreamlike, gravity-defying structure. The work evokes a sense of erosion and temporal collapse, as dripping and fractured forms suggest a monument caught between construction and decay. Al-Hadid's signature blend of materials creates a richly textured surface that blurs the boundaries between painting, architecture, and sculpture.