"Rubber Mat" by Mona Hatoum is a minimalist installation consisting of a simple black rubber mat placed on the gallery floor, which transforms an ordinary domestic object into a site of contemplation about presence, absence, and the everyday. The work exemplifies Hatoum's practice of using humble materials to create subtle yet conceptually rich pieces that challenge viewers' perceptions of scale, space, and the boundary between art and non art. By elevating a utilitarian object to the status of fine art, the piece invites viewers to reconsider the aesthetic and philosophical potential of the overlooked materials that populate domestic and public spaces.