National Iron and Steel Mills, established in 1961 as the first factory on the then-barren Jurong industrial estate, marked the beginning of a transformative era in Singapore’s economic landscape. In this painting, the ignition of the furnace embodies the excitement and optimism of that historic moment. Intentionally devoid of figures, the work invites the viewer to step into the scene, becoming part of the unfolding history as they gaze upward at the glow of industrial beginnings.