Scott
Durfee and George Medeiros are the creative team behind the innovative brand
called Spathose. The transition from fine artists to fashion designers was as
graceful and seamless as their unique accessory designs. Their work transcends
the realm of ordinary style by forging fine art with fashion, thus conceiving
more than an accessory; they have given rise to wearable sculpture. Working
with sustainable, organic material infused with an industrial edge, these
pieces truly unify their vision for a fashion forward approach to design. Only
on the fashion scene for what seems a blink of an eye, they have already made
their mark with national exposure and selling in exclusive boutiques from coast
to coast.
Like nature itself,
ever evolving, their wearable sculpture progress with every new deconstruction,
devise, and design to create an innovative attitude that bonds fashion, art,
and up-cycling.
Photo Courtesy of F LePiere Photography
"We
create unique sculptures from palm spathe (flower pod). The creations are a
combination of organic material juxtaposed with an industrial edge. The
application of metal: screws, nails, and wire, fashion the pieces, generating
their aesthetically distinctive expression, where form does indeed follow
function. Containing elements of surprise and jeopardy, the abstract forms are
individually created via a "conversation" with artist and medium.
These abstract designs, produced from a meticulous method of preparing the
"green" material, invoke figurative metaphors with different
interpretations from each viewer. Our goal is to create an inner dialogue
between art and observer, to stimulate an emotional response. If that reaction
differs from our own intention, so be it. The sole objective is to create a
channel for communication that inspires an individual to view art and the world
with a different set of eyes. We have no hidden agenda, just social commentary,
and the desire to awaken, arouse, and inspire people with our art.”
To learn more about Scott and George's incredible journey visit:
http://crowsneststpete.com/2012/03/21/local-artists-find-renewed-beauty-in-recycled-materials/
To learn more about Scott and George's incredible journey visit:
http://crowsneststpete.com/2012/03/21/local-artists-find-renewed-beauty-in-recycled-materials/
Wearable Sculpture Fashion Purses
Wearable Neck Sculpture
Fashion & Art
Photos Courtesy of Spathose
For more information on how to make a purchase visit: http://www.spathose.com/
Also Curvy Divas these designers do not discriminate. I had the pleasure of working with them for a photo-spread in the Spring issue of VERTICALTampa Bay Magazine. Their views on size acceptance were refreshing.
Photo Credit: http://verticaltampabay.com/
Art + Fashion = Spathose
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