Most of us were well aware of the talents and artistry of Thomas Riley Studio, an offshoot of Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild, one of the area’s most respected fine woodwork and finishes crafters.

Under the supervision of founding director Chad Jensen, the studio re-branded itself to Method & Concept, a gallery/design atelier/art consultancy. To speak with Mr. Jensen — a world-class artist, furniture maker and designer — is to be lifted into an engaging, educational experience about art, artists and design that leaves you almost as passionate about the subject as he is.

Method & Concept focuses on the contemporary side of things, specializing in emerging and mid-career artists.

“We are interested in the ‘what’s next?’ part of contemporary art,” Mr. Jensen says. “We really love that market segment of artists and designers because they tend to be very explorative with their mediums and materials. They tend to still be developing their voice and really growing into their work.

“And as artists and designers ourselves, and with the background of having a parent company with 30 years of history as a premiere provider of architectural interiors nationwide, we have an interesting way of working with our artists.”

That means not only through helping them by showcasing their work, but also by supporting them creatively —perhaps by building custom pedestals or bases or thinking of ways to showcase their talents in ways the artists themselves might not.

The current exhibit, “Design Dimensions,” features mirrors by Bower Studios as well as works by 10 other artists. It’s a perfect example of the kind of work available through the gallery: These are price-point accessible pieces of cutting-edge, investment quality work.

Mr. Jensen calls the artists “the next secondary blue chip artists,” and while profit can never be guaranteed, he says, many of the works highlighted at the gallery have seen an uptick in value. “What we are really proud of is advocating for these artists,” he adds.

Among some of the current artists available: Dylan Martinez, Matthew Shlian, Scott Daniel, Dana Roes, Jason Krugman, Pamela Sunday, Kate Silvio, Ysabel Lemay, Carmelo Blandino, Tadao Cern, Hugh Davies, Jamie Harris, Lyes and Joshua Wojick. Mr. Jensen’s work is also on display. ¦

— Method & Concept 26 10th St. South (but moving early next year to a much larger space at The Collective, 111 10th St. South) 239- 529-2633