The great hornbill is mostly found in the rainforests of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Many species of hornbills are being endangered because of rampant deforestation. These large birds nest in natural cavities and require a habitat of mature and tall thick trunked trees. The destruction of Southeast Asian forests and illegal poaching has led to the decline of the hornbill species. In 2 Hornbills Arguing Over Their Fate, decorative motifs on tribal baskets echo the monochromatic stripes observed on the bird’s feathers, highlighting the protection and conservation of rainforests, and local crafts. Long Thien Shih studied art in Atelier 17 and Atelier de Lithographic, Ecole Nationale Superlure des Beaux-Arts, both in Paris. Thereafter, he studied at the Royal College of Art in London. He has won awards such as the First Prize in the 1961 Young Malayan Artists Competition in Kuala Lumpur and the 1992 Prints Prize in Salon Malaysia and has produced many artworks, using various mediums.