Fran Gonzalez (1959) - Bissier

Title: Bissier

Theme: "Bissier" is a pictorial work that forms part of Fran González's artistic research on the application of traditional gilding techniques to Contemporary Art (Contemporary Gilding).

"Bissier" is a work of rich texture and luminosity. Its strong presence and its Contemporary aesthetics pay homage to Julius Bissier; it is designed to fill any interior space with magic and warmth.

The work is delivered mounted on a frame, ready to hang on the wall, and comes with a certificate guaranteeing its originality, authorship, and provenance.

Technique: High-grammage paper collage with acrylic and imitation gold leaf on a 350 g cotton canvas mounted on a wooden frame.
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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 (Dorado Contemporáneo): Contemporary gilding techniques are unique and exclusive to Fran González and stem from the experimental philosophy of twentieth-century contemporary art, developed over more than 40 years of professional career, and that bring to the works qualities that radiate a magical light that permeates the space in which they are displayed.
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Shipping: flat packaging (frame included) protected
Dimensions: 60 cm x 60 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 from a modern perspective. Under the name "Contemporary Gilding" he explores the contrast between the material and the symbolic through unique works and limited editions.
González's career began in 1982 when, after studying Engineering at the Technical University of Madrid, he decided to devote himself full-time to Sculpture and Ceramics. He studied Art at the Madrid School of Fine Arts, the Official School of Ceramics of Madrid, and participated in various Contemporary Art Workshops at the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid with contemporary artists as relevant 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, since the start of his career, various national and international awards and recognitions. 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 United States.
More extensive information about his work and career can be found on Google with the tags "Fran Gonzalez" and "Contemporary Gilding".
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Fran González in the media:
(Article about FG in the European Crafts Portal "Mad´in Europe" (Excerpts))

"Fran(cisco) González is a ceramist, 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 about 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 Greek, Etruscan, Phoenician, Roman, 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.
This curiosity led him to prehistoric origins and, little by little, to experimenting with new materials and forms..."