Convergence

Dates:
20 November - 24 January, 2021
Location

Naples Botanical Garden, Kapnick Hall, Naples,

SHORT VIDEO: CONVERGENCE: Carmelo Blandino
The artist is documented speaking about the influence of the Garden on his series for Convergence.
The camera captures the artist within the exhibition space as well as immersed in the Garden as he reflects on the experience of producing a new body of work in the time of Covid-19.
Convergence – an urgent call to cherish and preserve nature.

Convergence brings the painting of Carmelo Blandino to Naples Botanical Garden in an exhibition inspired by flora and fauna of South West Florida. Known for his luscious, abstract floral paintings combining the subtleties of classicism with the crackling energy of contemporary expressionism, Carmelo Blandino explores the human connection to nature through his body of work. Blandino — whose interactive painting process encourages the viewer to become part of his work — will produce a new series for this exhibition, drawing inspiration from the living collection at Naples Botanical Garden. Meet-the-artist, live painting from Sunday Nov 22 through Saturday Nov 28th from 11 am – 5 pm daily. (Closed Thanksgiving Day).   In early October, community members were invited to virtually collaborate with the artist through a Garden open photo submission, offering participants a personal stake in the art and message within it — an urgent call to cherish and preserve nature.

Photographer/Writer, Jennifer Reed captures the essence of Convergence in an article on the Naples Botanical Garden website 

~ Ticketed reservations through Naples Botanical Garden website
~ Advance reservations are recommended and limited space each day following health and safety guidelines.

 

Featured works

Glass Block Reflection

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Glass Block Reflection

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Glass Block Reflection

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Rosa Leon Riley

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Rosa manages operations for METHOD & CONCEPT art gallery and interior design projects. Attaining a master’s degree from The University of Florida, Rosa is multifaceted, showcasing her dynamic abilities as a maker with a proven business acumen. Notably, with knowledge of textiles, procurement and production, Rosa’s creative excellence and professionalism to the team and our clients is paramount.

Amy Jensen

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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 Founding Director of METHOD & CONCEPT. A passionate advocate for the arts, Jensen’s creative practice and curatorial vision reveal the symbiotic relationship between contemporary craft, fine art, and design.

In 2013, Jensen launched METHOD & CONCEPT in partnership with Thomas Riley Companies, merging his background in fine art and furniture design with a mission to elevate cultural dialogue in Southwest Florida. Today, the gallery represents over twenty international artists and maintains a design portfolio spanning bespoke furniture to legacy estates along the Gulf of Mexico and private island residences.

With more than twenty-five years of professional experience in art, interiors, and architecture, Jensen is a graduate of the College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit, holding degrees in Art and Business, with additional studies at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, New York. His work has been exhibited internationally—from The Baker Museum in Naples to ICFF New York and the Shanghai Art Fair—and featured in publications including Interior Design Magazine, Art Basel Guide–Miami, and Casa da Abitare (China). He has been recognized among Naples Illustrated’s Top 100 Business Leaders, Gulfshore Life’s Men & Women of the Year, and named one of Naples’ most discerning design curators.

A leader in arts and culture across Southwest Florida, Jensen is a Founding Director of the Naples Design District and serves on multiple advisory boards including United Arts Collier (UAC), Florida Gulf Coast University’s Bower School of Music & the Arts, and Naples Illustrated Magazine. He is a frequent guest speaker and juror at FGCU and has contributed to accreditation committees for digital media and design education.