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Sean Rush (Interior Designer and Artist)

Sean Rush (born in March of 1969) is an American interior designer and fine artist. Since 2012, he has owned and operated Sean Rush Art & Home in West Palm Beach, Florida... Rush is one of the premier interior designers in Palm Beach, New York City, and The Hamptons. Classically trained in Florence, Italy, he specializes in transforming architecture into timeless and singular sanctuaries for modern living.

Interior Design Career

After his time in Florence, Rush returned to the U.S. and transitioned into interior design. His artistic background gave him a unique approach to design, as he began visualizing spaces not only as physical areas but as artistic compositions.

Rush's design philosophy is influenced by his belief in thinking beyond a single discipline. The exotic and globally gathered elements used in his homes celebrate cultural craftsmanship and the fusion of India, Morocco, and Spain. His ability to deconstruct the essence of a global perspective has resulted in his work being showcased in Florida Design Magazine, InStyle magazine, and many other high-end design publications.

Rush views spaces as compositions, often reimagining entire rooms in the same way he would approach a painting; considering both the broad strokes and the fine details. Like his Renaissance inspirations Michelangelo and Da Vinci who understood the intersections between painting, sculpture, architecture, and engineering, Rush’s approach to interior design involves reimagining and redefining spaces in ways that make them both livable and artistically relevant.

Notable Design Projects

Roebling's Spotiswoode Estate

The Spotiswoode estate, constructed in 1929, was designed by Donald Roebling, the great-grandson of John Augustus Roebling, the engineer behind the Brooklyn Bridge

In 2009, Sean Rush undertook a 2.5-year project to restore and redesign the historic Tudor Revival estate. The original interior featured detailed craftsmanship, including quarter-sawn oak paneling, carved ceiling beams, molded plaster ceiling ornaments, arched limestone passthroughs, leaded windows, and intricately carved limestone fireplaces. Rush meticulously preserved the estate's original craftsmanship. The newel post finials of the U-shaped staircase were restored, each one an individual carved likeness of the architect, builder, plasterer, foreman, surveyor, carpenter, electrician, and plumber—craftsmen whom Donald Roebling had honored in his original design. Rush continued this tradition, celebrating the skilled labor that contributed to the estate's creation.

Having personally selected every piece of furniture and lighting for the estate, Rush ensured that each item complemented the historic atmosphere. For example, in the living room, he paired a 17th-century tapestry with an 18th-century Chinese rosewood console. Above the console, a Louis Philippe mirror and an Italian marble statue of Dante to create a striking tableau.

One of the many highlights of the restoration was the careful preservation of a small library, which was restored to its original quarter-sawn oak paneling. The library featured Ralph Lauren chairs flanking a marble fireplace, opposite an antique velvet Knoll sofa. A brass ceiling fixture, sourced from Spain, added to the room's elegant design.

Marion Syms Wyeth Home

In a serendipitous meeting at a dinner party, Sean Rush and Dame Claude Daste Rosinsky, a renowned designer with a rich heritage, formed a collaborative partnership that would lead to an exquisite renovation of Rosinsky’s Palm Beach home.

Born in Morocco, where her father served as the personal physician to the King, Rosinsky was raised in the royal palace in Rabat. She later became a designer for high-fashion houses, including Dior, Givenchy, and Lanvin. Together with Rosinsky, Rush led the vision for transforming her 6,500-square-foot Spanish Mediterranean residence, originally designed in 1926 by famed architect Marion Syms Wyeth. Wyeth was among a group of architects considered the “Big Five,” along with John L. Volk, Addison Mizner, Maurice Fatio, and Howard Major, who defined Palm Beach style in the early twentieth century.

Rush's redesign retained the home's historic charm while introducing elements that evoked the warmth and exotic appeal of Moroccan interiors, and brought a contemporary flair to the original structure, blending the traditional with the eclectic in a way that honored both the architecture of the house and the cultural influences of Morocco.

The Hampton Classic Horse Show

In 2019, Sean Rush proudly sponsored the prestigious Hampton Classic Horse Show, one of the most renowned equestrian events in the United States.The gallery’s pop-up exhibition showcased Rush’s ongoing equine collection, a series of large-scale oil paintings that celebrate the beauty, strength, and elegance of horses. This sponsorship further solidified Rush’s position as a leading figure in both the art and equestrian worlds. Rush’s work continues to resonate deeply within the modern equestrian lifestyle, attracting collectors and admirers alike.

Kips Bay Show House

In 2020, Sean Rush became a sponsor of the Kips Bay Show House, an annual fundraising event benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Rush expressed his commitment to supporting the next generation of creatives, noting that his sponsorship was not just about design, but about "...contributing to a cause that nurtures young talent and provides opportunities for those in need." Rush joined a collective of talented designers who came together to create a space that would inspire future generations of artists. By participating in the Kips Bay Show House, Rush helped raise funds that would support the Boys & Girls Clubs in their mission to create leaders and heroes, particularly for children who may lack guidance or resources.

Press and Media Coverage

Sean Rush has garnered significant attention in prominent publications within the art, design, and luxury lifestyle industries. His work has been featured in Miami City Guide, Palm Beach Illustrated, and Modern Luxury Palm Beach, where his distinctive design approach and artistic vision have been highlighted in both editorial and feature pieces. Rush has also been recognized in Palm Beach Notables and TSG Palm Beach Florida, showcasing his contributions to the cultural and aesthetic landscape of Palm Beach.

Artistic Style and Work

Rush's large scale paintings in oil on Belgian linen communicate a balance of simplicity in material and disciplined yet ephemeral brush strokes. His paintings and art are designed to evoke tranquility, and he aims to capture moments of serenity that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. His contemplative portraits and nudes create a moment of reflection within the human condition. His emphasis on scale and his edited line allows him to communicate the science and gentility in all of us.

His artistic style emphasizes balance and harmony, drawing and painting from the human form. Over the years, Rush has expanded his work into equestrian portraiture, with his first horse painting coming to him in a dream. The intimate, childlike connection he has with horses remains a central theme in his artwork, evoking memories of his youth and the noble beasts that surrounded him.

His work can be viewed at his gallery located in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Career Beginnings

Sean Rush’s artistic journey began in the natural landscapes of his youth, where he sought solitude in forests and lakes to focus on the textures, colors, and rhythms of nature. Inspired by his grandmother, who recognized his creative spark, Rush began exploring art with newsprint and charcoal. As a young boy, he would sketch horses and study their musculature, honing his artistic skills and preoccupation with form

As a youth, he immersed himself in the study of classical artists, particularly Renaissance figures like Michelangelo. This led him to Florence, Italy, where he studied classical painting and was profoundly moved by walking the same streets as his artistic heroes. This experience deepened his connection to art, particularly the tradition of classical painting, and set the stage for his future career.

Portrait of Sean Rush taken at Sean Rush Art & Home in West Palm Beach, Florida

Interior Design Career

After his time in Florence, Rush returned to the U.S. and transitioned into interior design. His artistic background gave him a unique approach to design, as he began visualizing spaces not only as physical areas but as artistic compositions.

Rush's design philosophy is influenced by his belief in thinking beyond a single discipline. The exotic and globally gathered elements used in his homes celebrate cultural craftsmanship and the fusion of India, Morocco, and Spain. His ability to deconstruct the essence of a global perspective has resulted in his work being showcased in Florida Design Magazine, InStyle magazine, and many other high-end design publications.

Rush views spaces as compositions, often reimagining entire rooms in the same way he would approach a painting; considering both the broad strokes and the fine details. Like his Renaissance inspirations Michelangelo and Da Vinci who understood the intersections between painting, sculpture, architecture, and engineering, Rush’s approach to interior design involves reimagining and redefining spaces in ways that make them both livable and artistically relevant.

Notable Design Projects

Roebling's Spotiswoode Estate

The Spotiswoode estate, constructed in 1929, was designed by Donald Roebling, the great-grandson of John Augustus Roebling, the engineer behind the Brooklyn Bridge.

In 2009, Sean Rush undertook a 2.5-year project to restore and redesign the historic Tudor Revival estate. The original interior featured detailed craftsmanship, including quarter-sawn oak paneling, carved ceiling beams, molded plaster ceiling ornaments, arched limestone passthroughs, leaded windows, and intricately carved limestone fireplaces. Rush meticulously preserved the estate's original craftsmanship. The newel post finials of the U-shaped staircase were restored, each one an individual carved likeness of the architect, builder, plasterer, foreman, surveyor, carpenter, electrician, and plumber—craftsmen whom Donald Roebling had honored in his original design. Rush continued this tradition, celebrating the skilled labor that contributed to the estate's creation.

Having personally selected every piece of furniture and lighting for the estate, Rush ensured that each item complemented the historic atmosphere. For example, in the living room, he paired a 17th-century tapestry with an 18th-century Chinese rosewood console. Above the console, a Louis Philippe mirror and an Italian marble statue of Dante to create a striking tableau.

One of the many highlights of the restoration was the careful preservation of a small library, which was restored to its original quarter-sawn oak paneling. The library featured Ralph Lauren chairs flanking a marble fireplace, opposite an antique velvet Knoll sofa. A brass ceiling fixture, sourced from Spain, added to the room's elegant design.

Marion Syms Wyeth Home

In a serendipitous meeting at a dinner party, Sean Rush and Dame Claude Daste Rosinsky, a renowned designer with a rich heritage, formed a collaborative partnership that would lead to an exquisite renovation of Rosinsky’s Palm Beach home.

Born in Morocco, where her father served as the personal physician to the King, Rosinsky was raised in the royal palace in Rabat. She later became a designer for high-fashion houses, including Dior, Givenchy, and Lanvin. Together with Rosinsky, Rush led the vision for transforming her 6,500-square-foot Spanish Mediterranean residence, originally designed in 1926 by famed architect Marion Syms Wyeth. Wyeth was among a group of architects considered the “Big Five,” along with John L. Volk, Addison Mizner, Maurice Fatio, and Howard Major, who defined Palm Beach style in the early twentieth century.

Rush's redesign retained the home's historic charm while introducing elements that evoked the warmth and exotic appeal of Moroccan interiors, and brought a contemporary flair to the original structure, blending the traditional with the eclectic in a way that honored both the architecture of the house and the cultural influences of Morocco.

The Hampton Classic Horse Show

In 2019, Sean Rush proudly sponsored the prestigious Hampton Classic Horse Show, one of the most renowned equestrian events in the United States.The gallery’s pop-up exhibition showcased Rush’s ongoing equine collection, a series of large-scale oil paintings that celebrate the beauty, strength, and elegance of horses. This sponsorship further solidified Rush’s position as a leading figure in both the art and equestrian worlds. Rush’s work continues to resonate deeply within the modern equestrian lifestyle, attracting collectors and admirers alike.

Kips Bay Show House

In 2020, Sean Rush became a sponsor of the Kips Bay Show House, an annual fundraising event benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Rush expressed his commitment to supporting the next generation of creatives, noting that his sponsorship was not just about design, but about "...contributing to a cause that nurtures young talent and provides opportunities for those in need." Rush joined a collective of talented designers who came together to create a space that would inspire future generations of artists. By participating in the Kips Bay Show House, Rush helped raise funds that would support the Boys & Girls Clubs in their mission to create leaders and heroes, particularly for children who may lack guidance or resources.

Press and Media Coverage

Sean Rush has garnered significant attention in prominent publications within the art, design, and luxury lifestyle industries. His work has been featured in Miami City Guide, Palm Beach Illustrated, and Modern Luxury Palm Beach, where his distinctive design approach and artistic vision have been highlighted in both editorial and feature pieces. Rush has also been recognized in Palm Beach Notables and TSG Palm Beach Florida, showcasing his contributions to the cultural and aesthetic landscape of Palm Beach.

Artistic Style and Work

Rush's large scale paintings in oil on Belgian linen communicate a balance of simplicity in material and disciplined yet ephemeral brush strokes. His paintings and art are designed to evoke tranquility, and he aims to capture moments of serenity that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. His contemplative portraits and nudes create a moment of reflection within the human condition. His emphasis on scale and his edited line allows him to communicate the science and gentility in all of us.

His artistic style emphasizes balance and harmony, drawing and painting from the human form. Over the years, Rush has expanded his work into equestrian portraiture, with his first horse painting coming to him in a dream. The intimate, childlike connection he has with horses remains a central theme in his artwork, evoking memories of his youth and the noble beasts that surrounded him.

His work can be viewed at his gallery located in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Career Beginnings

Sean Rush’s artistic journey began in the natural landscapes of his youth, where he sought solitude in forests and lakes to focus on the textures, colors, and rhythms of nature. Inspired by his grandmother, who recognized his creative spark, Rush began exploring art with newsprint and charcoal. As a young boy, he would sketch horses and study their musculature, honing his artistic skills and preoccupation with form.

As a youth, he immersed himself in the study of classical artists, particularly Renaissance figures like Michelangelo. This led him to Florence, Italy, where he studied classical painting and was profoundly moved by walking the same streets as his artistic heroes. This experience deepened his connection to art, particularly the tradition of classical painting, and set the stage for his future career.

References

Voyage, MIA (September 2, 2021). "Meet Sean Rush". Voyage MIA. Retrieved January 8, 2025. {{cite magazine}}: Text "Voyage MIA" ignored (help)