Canopy to Canvas: How Christopher Leith Evans Found The Borneo Project

Discover how legendary matte artist Christopher Leith Evans transitioned from painting iconic scenes like the Ewok Village in Return of the Jedi to championing rainforest protection with The Borneo Project. A proud supporter of ours for decades, Chris channeled his artistic talent into raising awareness for climate justice and Indigenous rights. His stunning painting Family Trees was inspired by a photograph of the late Penan leader Along Sega with his granddaughter, captured by photographer Dang Ngo. This story shows the transformative power of art and photography — how a single image can resonate across the world, inspiring a lifelong commitment to protecting the planet and its people.

  • Produced by Nub Marketing Agency
  • Directed & shot by Francisco Puentes 
  • Edited by Gabriela Azopardo 
  • Featuring artwork by Christopher Leith Evans, Kate Foley-Beining, & Mercedes Clark Wanga