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HISTORY OF SPATHOSE  1989-2018

Image 2nd largest KICK STARTER in Tampa Bay 2013

The Founders of the Spathose creative thought process are Scott Durfee and George Medeiros. 
Originally from New England, they began their design company with an emphasis on rehab and interior design. Combining talents and passion for the arts and  creating their modern version of “Fine Organic Art.” Essentially self-taught, their passion has always centered on the arts and believe that art comes from within one’s core and that essence cannot be learned but must be nurtured. The interest in their chosen medium came about with the move to Florida. The palm spathe, with its majestic yet simple form, immediately captivated their artistic spirit. Normally found on the roadside or trash heap, they believed this magnificent, natural form deserved rescue and respect. Always conscious of the environment, they sought out ways to recycle this natural gem and it quickly became their muse for creating unique artwork and while thinking outside the boundaries, transforming it into wearable sculpture. Like nature itself, ever evolving, their works progress with every new deconstruction, devise, and design to create an innovative approach that bonds recycling with art.