Khalil delved into the exploration of abstract forms during his studies at St Martin’s London in the 1960s. Working from memory, Khalil drew on past experiences, shaping the human figure into graceful modulations of forms. Compositions such as these resemble faceted gems that demonstrate Khalil’s development in abstraction and orchestration of colours. It's a rare piece worth collecting. Khalil Ibrahim was awarded a Pahang State scholarship to study for his National Diploma of Design in Fine Arts at St Martin’s School of Art and Design in London, 1963, postgraduate 1965. On his return in September 1966, he decided to become a fulltime artist. In his double solo at the Samat Art Gallery in 1970, he exhibited his batiks and his London works. Khalil was a co-founder of the Malaysian Watercolour Society.