The final lap’ uses the imagery of the grandstand of Bukit Timah turf club, a recognisable landmark in Singapore’s longstanding event of horse-racing, that will soon be developed to become part of a public housing estate. Once a bustling hub of communal excitement and anticipation, the grandstand now serves as a poignant symbol of the inevitable march of progress. Its architectural features are portrayed with an almost wistful reverence, highlighting its role not just as a physical structure but as a repository of shared memories and experiences.

In this painting, the grandstand reflects the communal sense of loss felt by city-dwelling individuals, a meditation on the impermanence of monuments and the collective grief that accompanies their disappearance, offering a visual commentary on how cities evolve while leaving behind traces of their former selves.