Florida Weekly: Arts & Culture – Bacchus & Alter Ego Exhibition

Florida Weekly
Florida Weekly
published on February 6, 2025

 

Method & Concept offers a rare combination of expertise in contemporary design, fine art and master craftsmanship. They 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.

Alter Ego by Peter HermanssonNow through Feb. 27

One of the most exciting glass pioneers of our time will unveil an entirely new series of rare and exquisite XL Graal and Ariel glass vessels at Method & Concept for an exhibition entitled “Alter Ego.” Peter Hermansson makes his U.S. debut for a solo exhibition with Method & Concept contemporary art gallery in Naples, Florida. Swedish Graal and Ariel glass is a time-honored tradition that Hermansson carries forward with great respect to the masters of the past. With his stunning visual narrative and psychological concepts, Hermansson pierces the perspective of what glass art can be.

 

Vinum Vitae Now through March 1

Method & Concept presents “Vinum Vitae,” a monumental bust of Bacchus, the Roman deity associated with wine, agriculture and fertility. “Vinum Vitae” was designed and created to celebrate the Naples Children and Education Foundation’s 25th anniversary of the Naples Winter Wine Festival in 2025. Nine editions are currently on exhibit at public locations throughout the city of Naples until March 2025. Edition Six is on view at Method & Concept.

 

 

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Rosa Leon Riley

Operations Manager

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

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 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.