The overarching theme within Richard Boyd-Dunlop’s oeuvre is governed by pollination, an evolving narrative that has occurred organically throughout his career. The repeated geometric shapes overlapping organic forms act as a unifying element throughout his body of work. Employing abstract motifs of nature and hero icons of the bee create a symbiotic interplay between nature and humankind, coming together into its own ecosystem dependent on kaleidoscopic pollination.

This environmental energy is not only present in paintings shown in previous exhibitions successfully hosted both nationally and internationally over the years, but has also been present in large scale projects investigating sculptural forms. Numerous commercial commissions, furniture design, and his Love Ghost project exemplify this exploration.

Richard Boyd-Dunlop’s ethos which harmoniously blends art and nature, inviting viewers to connect with the natural world, is now evolving on a global scale with various commissions and collaborations on display within both the commercial and private sphere. Notably, he has worked with the likes of the South Korean multinational automobile manufacturer Kia, collaborating on integrating the journey of navigating nature in an exclusive wrap design for the launch of their Kia Tasman Ute, as well as collaborating on large scale projects with architectural companies incorporating his ideology into a holistic spatial design.