Fran Gonzalez (1959) - Gold Spring (XXL)

Title: Gold Spring (XXL)

Theme: "Gold Spring" (XXL) is part of the artistic research of Contemporary Gilding, focused on reinterpretation of gilding as the language of contemporary luxury, where gold leaf (imitation or genuine) is used as an expressive and symbolic material, beyond its ornamental value.

"Gold Spring" (XXL) is a large-scale work, elegant and luminous. Its rich textures, strong presence, and Zen aesthetic are designed to fill any interior space with magic and warmth.

The work is delivered with a certificate guaranteeing its originality, authorship, and provenance.

Technique: Acrylic and Gold on highly resistant synthetic canvas. Application of multiple layers of imitation gold leaf with acid patinas.
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About gilding techniques: The traditional gilding technique consists of applying very thin sheets of metal (gold, silver, imitation gold (i.e., bronze), aluminum, copper, etc.) onto any artistic surface (wood, metal, ceramic, textiles, etc.).

Contemporary Gilding: Contemporary gilding techniques are unique and exclusive to Fran González and originate from the experimental philosophy of twentieth-century contemporary art, which has been developed over more than 40 years of professional career, and which brings to the works qualities that radiate a magical light that infuses the space where they are displayed.
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Shipping: rolled packaging protected
Dimensions: 125x105 cm. (XXL)
Hand signed on the back Fran González, by @contemporarygilding
Year 2026
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Fran González (Spain, 1959) is a contemporary artist who works with gilding techniques from a modern perspective. Under the name "Contemporary Gilding" he explores the contrast between the material and the symbolic through unique works and limited series.
González’s career began in 1982 when, after studying Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, he decided to devote himself full-time to Sculpture and Ceramics. He studied Art at the Madrid Fine Arts School, the Official School of Ceramics of Madrid and participated in various Contemporary Art Workshops at the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid with relevant contemporary artists such as Julian Schnabel, Eva Lootz, Juan Hidalgo and Valcárcel Medina, between 1982 and 1990.
Although his development has been mainly self-taught, Fran González has obtained several national and international awards and recognitions since the beginning of his career. Thanks to having resided in several European countries, his works are in numerous private collections in France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Ireland and the USA.
More extensive information about his work and career can be found by using Google with the tags "Fran Gonzalez" and "Contemporary Gilding".
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Fran González in the media:
(Article about FG in the European Portal of Craftsmanship "Mad’in Europe" (Excerpts))

"Fran(cisco) González is a potter, sculptor, painter, and contemporary gilder whose practice unites traditional craftsmanship and innovative technique. With more than four decades of experience, his work reflects a continuous dialogue between material, process, and inspiration. His main gilding method, used around 80% of the time, is water gilding, which he chooses for its lower toxicity and sustainability, especially when working indoors...
Much of Francisco’s work is inspired by archaeological artifacts and ancient cultures. Whether the Greeks, Etruscans, Phoenicians, Romans, Chinese, Japanese, or the rich hybrid Arab culture in Spain, his fascination lies not only in the forms and techniques of the past but in the emotional resonance they carry. This emotional depth permeates his ceramics, gilded sculptures, and even his evolving jewelry design work.
This curiosity led him to prehistoric origins and, gradually, to experimenting with new materials and forms...