Fran Gonzalez (1959) - Gold Splash (XXL)
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Gold Splash (XXL) is a 152 cm by 82 cm mixed media work in acrylic and imitation gold leaf on synthetic canvas from 2026 by Fran González, hand-signed on the reverse, shipped unframed and rolled, from Spain, Original edition, with a certificate of authenticity from the artist.
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Title: Gold Splash (XXL)
Theme: "Gold Splash" (XXL) belongs to the artistic line started more than 40 years ago by sculptor and gilder Fran González (Contemporary Gilding).
Fran González, an artist specialized in using gold leaf as a contemporary artistic medium, focuses his work on uniting traditional crafts with experimentation and the creation of novel exclusive techniques. His reinterpretation of gilding and the use of unconventional materials as an artistic language set him apart within the Contemporary Art landscape. In Fran González’s work, gold leaf and other metals (bronze, aluminum, silver, etc.) are used as expressive and symbolic media, beyond ornamental value.
"Gold Splash" in particular is a work of large size, elegance and luminosity. Its richness of textures and patinas, its strong visual presence and its Expressionist and Action Painting aesthetic make it an ideal piece for collectors. This artwork is conceived to fill any interior space with magic and warmth.
The work is delivered accompanied by a Certificate signed by the artist, guaranteeing its authenticity, authorship and provenance.
Technique: Acrylic and imitation gold leaf on synthetic canvas with exclusive patinas made via acid techniques.
Warnings: to facilitate transport and reduce shipping costs, the work is delivered without a frame and without a border, rolled upon itself and with a double protective wrapping.
It is also reminded that the sizes of the paintings shown in some photomontages (mockups) may sometimes not correspond exactly to reality and are offered only as references for how the work functions in a contemporary interior design context.
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About gilding techniques: Traditional gilding consists of applying very thin sheets of metal (gold, silver, imitation gold (i.e., bronze), aluminum, copper, etc.) to any artistic surface (wood, metal, ceramic, textiles, etc.).
Contemporary Gilding: Contemporary gilding techniques are unique and exclusive to Fran González and stem from the experimental philosophy of 20th-century contemporary art, developed over more than 40 years of professional career, and give the works qualities that radiate a magical light that permeates the space where they are exhibited.
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Shipping: rolled, protected packaging
Dimensions: 152 cm x 82 cm. (XXL)
Hand-signed on reverse Fran González, by @contemporarygilding
Year 2026
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Fran González (Spain, 1959) is a contemporary artist who works gilding techniques from a current and exclusive perspective. Under the name "Contemporary Gilding" he explores the contrast between materiality and symbolism by creating unique works.
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 School of Fine Arts in Madrid, 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 achieved 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 USA.
More extensive information about his work and career can be found by Googling 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 craft 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 selects for its lower toxicity and sustainability, especially when working indoors...
Much of Francisco’s work draws inspiration from archaeological artifacts and ancient cultures. Whether the Greeks, the Etruscans, the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Chinese, the 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, little by little, to experimenting with new materials and forms..."
Seller's Story
Fran González (Contemporary Gilding) is a Spanish artist born in 1959. His artistic research is focused on the reinterpretation of gilding as a contemporary luxury language with an expressive and symbolic meaning beyond its ornamental value.
His career began in 1982 when, after studying Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, he focused full-time to Sculpture and Ceramics.
FG studied art during the 1980s at the School of Fine Arts in Madrid, at the Official School of Ceramics in Madrid, and at various Contemporary Art Workshops at the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid, with renowned contemporary artists such as Julian Schnabel, Eva Lootz, Juan Hidalgo, and Valcárcel Medina.
Although his development has been mainly self-taught, Fran González has achieved various awards and recognitions since the beginning of his career, both nationally and internationally. Having resided in several European countries, his works are found in numerous private collections in France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom, 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'.
Title: Gold Splash (XXL)
Theme: "Gold Splash" (XXL) belongs to the artistic line started more than 40 years ago by sculptor and gilder Fran González (Contemporary Gilding).
Fran González, an artist specialized in using gold leaf as a contemporary artistic medium, focuses his work on uniting traditional crafts with experimentation and the creation of novel exclusive techniques. His reinterpretation of gilding and the use of unconventional materials as an artistic language set him apart within the Contemporary Art landscape. In Fran González’s work, gold leaf and other metals (bronze, aluminum, silver, etc.) are used as expressive and symbolic media, beyond ornamental value.
"Gold Splash" in particular is a work of large size, elegance and luminosity. Its richness of textures and patinas, its strong visual presence and its Expressionist and Action Painting aesthetic make it an ideal piece for collectors. This artwork is conceived to fill any interior space with magic and warmth.
The work is delivered accompanied by a Certificate signed by the artist, guaranteeing its authenticity, authorship and provenance.
Technique: Acrylic and imitation gold leaf on synthetic canvas with exclusive patinas made via acid techniques.
Warnings: to facilitate transport and reduce shipping costs, the work is delivered without a frame and without a border, rolled upon itself and with a double protective wrapping.
It is also reminded that the sizes of the paintings shown in some photomontages (mockups) may sometimes not correspond exactly to reality and are offered only as references for how the work functions in a contemporary interior design context.
--------------------------------------
About gilding techniques: Traditional gilding consists of applying very thin sheets of metal (gold, silver, imitation gold (i.e., bronze), aluminum, copper, etc.) to any artistic surface (wood, metal, ceramic, textiles, etc.).
Contemporary Gilding: Contemporary gilding techniques are unique and exclusive to Fran González and stem from the experimental philosophy of 20th-century contemporary art, developed over more than 40 years of professional career, and give the works qualities that radiate a magical light that permeates the space where they are exhibited.
-------
Shipping: rolled, protected packaging
Dimensions: 152 cm x 82 cm. (XXL)
Hand-signed on reverse Fran González, by @contemporarygilding
Year 2026
-------
Fran González (Spain, 1959) is a contemporary artist who works gilding techniques from a current and exclusive perspective. Under the name "Contemporary Gilding" he explores the contrast between materiality and symbolism by creating unique works.
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 School of Fine Arts in Madrid, 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 achieved 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 USA.
More extensive information about his work and career can be found by Googling the tags "Fran Gonzalez" and "Contemporary Gilding".
-------
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 craft 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 selects for its lower toxicity and sustainability, especially when working indoors...
Much of Francisco’s work draws inspiration from archaeological artifacts and ancient cultures. Whether the Greeks, the Etruscans, the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Chinese, the 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, little by little, to experimenting with new materials and forms..."
Seller's Story
Fran González (Contemporary Gilding) is a Spanish artist born in 1959. His artistic research is focused on the reinterpretation of gilding as a contemporary luxury language with an expressive and symbolic meaning beyond its ornamental value.
His career began in 1982 when, after studying Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, he focused full-time to Sculpture and Ceramics.
FG studied art during the 1980s at the School of Fine Arts in Madrid, at the Official School of Ceramics in Madrid, and at various Contemporary Art Workshops at the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid, with renowned contemporary artists such as Julian Schnabel, Eva Lootz, Juan Hidalgo, and Valcárcel Medina.
Although his development has been mainly self-taught, Fran González has achieved various awards and recognitions since the beginning of his career, both nationally and internationally. Having resided in several European countries, his works are found in numerous private collections in France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom, 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'.
Details
Artist
Fran Gonzalez (1959)
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Gold Splash (XXL)
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Bronze, Brown, Gold, Green, Turquoise
Height
82 cm
Width
152 cm
Weight
3 kg
Depiction/theme
Landscape
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
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