about

Method & Concept is a contemporary art gallery and design atelier located in beautiful Naples Florida.

Method & Concept offers a rare combination of expertise in contemporary design, fine art, and master craftsmanship. We merge inventive concepts with skillful execution to create exceptional experiences for our clients. From artist collaborations to bespoke furniture and custom interiors, we have the capacity to bring the most imaginative projects to life, seamlessly bridging the gap between fine art and design.
MISSION STATEMENT
Enriching lifestyles and community through thoughtfully curated fine art and design.

the team

Chad Jensen

Creative Director & Managing Partner

Amy Jensen

Gallery Manager

Yoselin Alonso

Associate Interior Designer

Sarah Baker

Gallery & Design Coordinator

a history of innovation

  • 2013

    2013

    2013

    2013

    Chad Jensen, Thomas Riley, Matthew Riley, and Ben Riley co-partner to officially open Thomas Riley Studio.

  • 2014-2016

    2014-2016

    2014

    2014

    Method & Concept launches a furniture collection during NYC x Design Week at ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair). Artist/Designer, Chad Jensen reaches a major career milestone with the launch of The Versailles Collection at ICFF in New York.

    2015

    2015

    ARTIS--NAPLES | BAKER MUSEUM Chad Jensen is selected as a featured artist for the Artis—Naples Baker Museum invitational entitled, Naples Contemporary. Chateau & Parc; a conceptual work by Chad Jensen captures the ostentatious exuberance of the Palace of Versailles during the reign of Louis XIV.

    2016

    2016

    UNITED ARTS COUNCIL PRESIDENT Chad Jensen is named President of the Board for the United Arts Council; an organization recognized by the state of Florida as the Local Arts Agency for Collier County.

    2016

    2016

    25 YEARS OF MONUMENTAL QUALITY Thomas Riley Artisans Guild celebrates 25 years of business in Naples, Florida.

    2016

    2016

    M&C ENGAGEMENT Method & Concept (formerly Thomas Riley Studio) begins long term engagement with Florida Gulf Coast University supporting initiatives in arts education as well as community projects and outreach.

  • 2017-2019

    2017-2019

    2017

    2017

    UAC ARTS IMPACT STUDY A ground-breaking Economic Impact Study for Collier County is initiated by UAC with Chad Jensen as President facilitating implications through public assessment.

    2017

    2017

    THE NAPLES DESIGN DISTRICT Chad Jensen becomes Founding Director of the Naples Design District to develop and promote economic vitality through creatively fostering local business and community.

    2018

    2018

    GRAND OPENING OF METHOD & CONCEPT | INVENTORY Method & Concept Inventory expands to include a location in the Naples Arts District with a climate-controlled art storage space and working studios for art and design development.

    2018

    2018

    METHOD & CONCEPT REBRAND Method & Concept emerges from a Thomas Riley Studio rebrand to encapsulate the mission of the company steeped in top tier art and design.

    2019

    2019

    THE ACL | ROW Method & Concept Director brings forward a project to showcase public art and indigenous botanicals with the sculpture garden named for the history of the Atlantic Coast Line railway that aided in the economic development of Naples, Florida. Located adjacent to Method & Concept, THE ACL | ROW is recognized as a public/private partnership with Method & Concept, the City of Naples and Naples Botanical Garden.

  • 2020-2024

    2020-2024

    2020

    2020

    METHOD & CONCEPT GRAND OPENING Method & Concept celebrates the grand opening of a new gallery space located at The Collective in heart of the Naples Design District.

    2020

    2020

    PUBLIC ART | CRATERSTONE 296 Unveiling the monumental public art sculpture, Craterstone 296 by Arik Levy; the Method & Concept team celebrates a ribbon-cutting alongside the City of Naples Mayor and hundreds of attendees.

    2021

    2021

    PUBLIC ART | BASKET Monumental public art by Jason Krugman entitled, Basket is donated by Method & Concept becoming a permanent fixture inside the Eva Sugden-Gomez building at Baker Park.

    2021

    2021

    METHOD & CONCEPT @ THE STUDIO Method & Concept expands the exhibition space at The Collective to showcase contemporary fine artists at The Studio. Located on the second floor of The Collective just one floor above the gallery.

    2021

    2021

    PUBLIC ART | LITHIC The Method & Concept installation of a monumental sculpture entitled, Lithic by artist Brett F. Harvey captures the attention of visitors and residents alike. This powerful and timely sculpture overlooked 10th Street South before being permanently installed in a private collection.

    2022

    2022

    CHAD JENSEN MAN OF THE YEAR Gulfshore Life Magazine names Chad Jensen, Man of the Year for his remarkable contributions to arts and culture in SWFL. Further honored, Jensen is selected to grace the cover of the issue. Photographed by Omar Cruz.

    2023

    2023

    HISTORIC OPENING | THE ACL|ROW The historic ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of THE ACL ROW took place on the evening of March 1st, 2023. Many hundreds of attendees were present for the celebrations including Method & Concept community partners, The City of Naples, The Naples Botanical Garden as well as The Depot Museum.

    2023

    2023

    CELEBRATING 10-YEARS 2023 - Method & Concept celebrates a decade of advocating for contemporary fine artists and discerning collectors.

    2023

    2023

    PUBLIC ART | TEMPO, TEMPO, TEMPLATE Method & Concept installs a brand new monumental sculpture by artist, Brett F. Harvey, entitled, Tempo Temple Template overlooking THE ACL | ROW sculpture park on 10th Street South in the Naples Design District.

    2023

    2023

    METHOD & CONCEPT | BEST CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY BY FLORIDA WEEKLY May 11, 2023 "There’s no need to drive to Miami for high-end contemporary art and artful interior design. Method and Concept in the Naples Design District reopened in March after major repairs due to damage from Hurricane Ian. It offers a meticulously curated selection of clean-lined, modern artwork and contemporary craft objects by creatives from around the country assembled by gallery director Chad Jensen." - FL WEEKLY

    2024

    2024

    PUBLIC ART @ THE ACL | ROW Method & Concept showcases a notable work by artist Christy Lee Rogers at the entrance of THE ACL | ROW sculpture park. The artwork entitled, The New Humanity was commissioned for the cover of the Lavazza Calendar in 2021. (A curated section of the art is displayed.)

Founded in 2013 as a true “Heritage of Makers”, METHOD & CONCEPT celebrates innovation and the artistic process.

Collaboration, advocacy and engagement reflect our core values. We align with innovators to amplify the reach of our vision through civic engagement, helping to shape the cultural landscape of South Florida into a future as diverse and vibrant as our efforts.

In partnership with Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild, a premier provider of fine interior woodwork and finishes, we have the unique ability to collaborate, support, and manufacture a broad range of projects, from artist collaborations to commissioned furniture and luxury residential interiors.

METHOD & CONCEPT is a Thomas Riley Company, pictured are founding partners from left, Matthew Riley, Thomas Riley, Chad Jensen, and Benjamin Riley.

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Sarah Baker

Art & Design Coordinator

Sarah Baker is inspired by artist studio practices and as the Art and Design Coordinator at METHOD & CONCEPT she is dedicated to supporting the creative process. A graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, Fine Art program, Sarah is active in the SWFL art & design culture and is an artist in her own right.Integrating her skillset at a maker with expertise and knowledge of fibers and textiles, Sarah collaborates with METHOD & CONCEPT teams to provide an informed experience for art collectors and interior design clients.

Yose Alonso

Associate Interior Designer

Yoselin Alonso is an Interior Designer who focuses on functional design and believes in constructing exclusive spaces that evoke emotion. Incorporating the unique diversity of each client, her design details are profound, ensuring one-of-a-kind personalized spaces. A graduate of University of Florida’s College of Design, Alonso harnesses conceptual and practical skills that bring spaces to life from planning and construction through to the finest of details. Having grown up around construction and design, Alonso is eager to make her mark in the design world as a part of the METHOD & CONCEPT team.

Amy Jensen

Gallery Manager

At METHOD & CONCEPT, Amy is a champion for artists and coordinates season exhibitions and special events as well as outreach and community projects working closely with artists, collectors and community partners. Drawing from an arts education and two decades of experience working in the arts and for non-profit institutions, Amy actively advocates for arts & culture and enhanced quality of life through her work as Gallery Manager for METHOD & CONCEPT and in the local community.

Chad Jensen

Creative Director & Managing Partner

Chad Jensen is an artist, furniture maker, designer, and the Founding Director of METHOD & CONCEPT. Jensen is a true advocate for the arts, his work and the gallery’s programming both demonstrate the symbiotic relationship between contemporary craft, fine art and design.

In 2013, Jensen launched METHOD & CONCEPT as a division of Thomas Riley Companies, to represent international emerging, mid-career and established artists and designers. Jensen has exhibited numerous artists including Matthew Shlian, Peter Zimmermann, Tadao Cern, Kim Keever and Arik Levy.

In addition to his work at METHOD & CONCEPT, Jensen is an active leader in Naples’ cultural landscape, placing monumental public art at The Collective and Sugden-Gomez building at Baker Park. He is the Founding Director and serves on the Executive Board of the Naples Design District and the United Arts Council of Collier County, where he served as president for two terms. Jensen also serves on the Advisory Board of Digital Media Design at Florida Gulf Coast University, where he is a frequent guest speaker, gallery juror and student mentor.

As an artist, he has exhibited at The Baker Museum in Naples, FL; Rudolf Budja Gallery, Miami; as well as Guinevere, London. He has participated in international art fairs such as the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York, NY and the Shanghai Art Fair, China. In 2014, Jensen designed a limited-edition furniture collection that was presented during New York Design Week. Interior Design, Art Basel Guide and Casa da Abitare have featured his work.