B.D. Graft graduated from the university of Amsterdam, with a MA in English Literature and Culture in 2015. B.D Graft's colorful practice spans painting, drawing, ceramics, and collage, while his subject matter ranges from landscapes to plant-lined interiors and lush floral bouquets. He has worked together with brands such as Off-White, Veuve Clicquot and Rimowa. The work "Planted Thoughts" is one of BD Graft's series of works with the same title, in which he uses childlike brushstrokes to depict recurring elements such as plants and vases on the canvas.