A sense of peace is exuded through the fishing village settlement built on stilts overlooking the sea. The sampan, a traditional mode of transportation used as a fishing boat is recorded in this piece, a reminder of the livelihood of the coastal people. This work with light and fluid brush strokes is typical of the artist’s style and his favourite subject of kampong vistas. A. B. Ibrahim held a solo exhibition in Dewan Besar Perniagaan Cina, Ipoh in 1962. Group exhibitions include exhibitions of Persatuan Pelukis Melayu, Singapore (1945-1970), Penang Trade Fair (1948), and 4th Malayan Artists Association Exhibition, British Council, Kuala Lumpur (1958). He was the founder member of Persatuan Pelukis Melayu, Malaya based in Singapore.