chad jensen

REPRESENTED ARTIST
Chad Jensen (American, born 1977)

Educated at College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan, Chad Jensen was one of the first graduates of a pioneering new interdisciplinary art and design program, where he studied under renowned industrial designers and American modern masters in the studio arts; receiving a formal education in wood, metals, hot glass, ceramics, and fibers.

Jensen’s work is fueled by an insatiable interest in materials and processes, through which he examines their social and historical context, and our connection within the living environment.

His professional career spans over 25 years in art, product, and interior design.
In 2011, Jensen was one of the first North Americans invited to exhibit at the Shanghai Art Fair, China.
In 2013, he co-founded and launched METHOD & CONCEPT, a contemporary art gallery and design atelier located in the Naples Design District. Earlier that same year, Jensen designed a furniture collection for METHOD & CONCEPT that debuted during NYCxDESIGN at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF).

He has exhibited internationally in London and Shanghai, domestically in New York, Chicago, Detroit, and Miami. His work is in private collections worldwide and has appeared in such publications as Cultured, Modern, Interior Design, and the official Art Basel Guide – Miami.

Jensen currently lives and works in Naples, Florida.

Chad Jensen

REPRESENTED ARTIST
Chad Jensen (American, born 1977)

Educated at College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan, Chad Jensen was one of the first graduates of a pioneering new interdisciplinary art and design program, where he studied under renowned industrial designers and American modern masters in the studio arts; receiving a formal education in wood, metals, hot glass, ceramics, and fibers.

Jensen’s work is fueled by an insatiable interest in materials and processes, through which he examines their social and historical context, and our connection within the living environment.

His professional career spans over 25 years in art, product, and interior design.
In 2011, Jensen was one of the first North Americans invited to exhibit at the Shanghai Art Fair, China.
In 2013, he co-founded and launched METHOD & CONCEPT, a contemporary art gallery and design atelier located in the Naples Design District. Earlier that same year, Jensen designed a furniture collection for METHOD & CONCEPT that debuted during NYCxDESIGN at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF).

He has exhibited internationally in London and Shanghai, domestically in New York, Chicago, Detroit, and Miami. His work is in private collections worldwide and has appeared in such publications as Cultured, Modern, Interior Design, and the official Art Basel Guide – Miami.

Jensen currently lives and works in Naples, Florida.

Work

Education

2013 Sotheby’s Institute of Art / Advanced Education / NY, NY 

2003 BFA Interdisciplinary Studies / College for Creative Studies / Detroit, MI 

1999 Associate of Business Administration / Macomb College 

Select Exhibitions 

2022 Method & Concept / Art of Design / Naples, FL / Mar.10-April 29 

2021 Method & Concept / FAMILY + Semi-Precious / Feb 18  Naples, FL

2020 Method & Concept / NEW WORKS Mixed Media Exhibition / Naples, FL

2019 Method & Concept / Art & Design / Naples, FL

2018 Method & Concept / Art & Design / Naples, FL

2017 Method & Concept / Art & Design / Naples, FL

2016 Method & Concept / Art & Design / Naples, FL

2015 Baker Museum / Florida Contemporary / Naples, FL / Jan.31-April 26 

2013 International Contemporary Furniture Fair / Versailles Collection / NY, NY 

2014 Thomas Riley Studio / Mixed Media / Naples, FL 

2012 Avant Gallery / Group Show / Art Basel Miami Beach, FL 

2012 Naples International Art & Antique Fair / Avant Gallery / Naples, FL 

2012 American International Fine Art Fair / Avant Gallery / West Palm Beach, FL 

2011 Avant Gallery / Group Show / Art Basel Miami Beach, FL 

2011 Shanghai Art Fair – American Pavilion / Studio International / Shanghai, China

2011 Longstreth-Goldberg / Juried Group Show / Juror: Mark Richard Leach / Naples, FL 

2010 Avant Gallery / Group Show / Art Basel Miami Beach, FL 

2009 Avant Gallery / Group Show / Art Basel Miami Beach, FL 

2009 Geary Design / Naples, FL 2008 Guinevere / Showroom / London, England 

2008 Design Within Reach / Sponsored Lecture & Exhibition / Estero, FL 

2007 The von Liebig Art Center / 45th Founders Juried Exhibition / Juror: Faith Ringold / Naples, FL 

2003 Padzieski Art Gallery / The Art of Furniture Making in Michigan / Juror: Max Davis / Dearborn, MI 

2003 Detroit Contemporary / Functional Sculpture / Jurors: Max Davis & Phaedra Robinson

2003 Detroit, MI 2003 U245 Gallery / Group Show / Detroit, MI 

Experience 

2003-Present Director/ METHOD & CONCEPT / Naples, FL 

2002-2003 Artist/Designer/Master Craftsman / Vogue Furniture / Royal Oak, MI 

2000-2002 Artist/Designer/Master Craftsman / Facility One / Detroit, MI 

2000-2002 Artist/Craftsman / Parade Company / Detroit, MI 

1996-2000 Artist/Furniture Craftsman 

Press 

Naples Illustrated / February 2015 

Naples News / February 8, 2015 

Gulfshore Life / Southwest Florida / February 2015 

Gulfshore Life / Southwest Florida / January 2015 

Luxe Living, Naples Florida Weekly / January 2015 

Modern Magazine / Fall 2014 

C / College for Creative Studies Bi-Annual Publication / 2-Page Feature Editorial Fall 2014 Interiors & Sources / November 2014 

Naples Illustrated / November 2014 

Interior Design Fall Market Tabloid / October 2014 

Vanidades Ano 54 Numero 10 / October 2014 

Robb Report Home & Style / July/August 2014 

Hyland Magazine / Edition 21 / August 2014 

Cover / UK – international / Issue #35 Summer 2014 

Gulfshore Life / Southwest Florida / April 2014 

Gulfshore Life / Southwest Florida / June 2012 

Case Da Abitare / China / March 2012 

American Pavilion Shanghai Art Fair Catalog / September 2011 

Levant Gallery 5 Year Anniversary Catalog / Shanghai, China / 2012 

Design District / Miami / December 2012 

M.Style / China / November 2011 Naples 

Florida Weekly / April 20, 2011 Naples News / April 20, 2011 

Gulfshore Life / Southwest Florida / January 2010 

Florida International Magazine / January 2010 

Art Basel Miami Beach / December 2009 

Ocean Drive / Miami / December 2009 

Design District / Miami / December 2009 Miami / December 2009 

Interior Design Fall Market Tabloid / October 2009 

N / Southwest Florida / June 2008 

N / Southwest Florida / August 2006 

Online 

DesignMilk / Online – Friday Five feature / July 18, 2014 

HauteResidence / Online / May 2014 

DesignApplause / Online / May 2014 

Fold Magazine / Online – Indonesia / March 2010