Fran Gonzalez (1959) - Gold Mirror (XXL)

Title: Gold Mirror (XXXL)

Theme: "Gold Mirror" (XXL) belongs to the artistic line began over 40 years ago by sculptor and gilder Fran González (Contemporary Gilding).

Fran González, an artist specializing in the use of gold leaf as a contemporary artistic medium, focuses his work on the fusion of 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 scene. In Fran González’s work, gold leaf and other metals (bronze, aluminum, silver, etc.) are used as expressive and symbolic media, beyond mere decorative value.

"Gold Mirror" in particular is a large-scale work, elegant and luminous. Its richness of textures and patinas, its strong visual presence, and its Abstract Zen aesthetic make it an ideal piece for collectors. This artwork is designed to fill any interior space with magic and warmth.

The work comes with a Certificate signed by the artist, guaranteeing its authenticity, authorship, and provenance.

Technique: Acrylic and (imitation) gold leaf on synthetic canvas with exclusive acid-treated patinas.

Warnings: to facilitate transport and reduce shipping costs, the work is delivered without a frame and unmounted, rolled up on itself with a double protective wrap.

Fran González’s artistic work is primarily Expressionist with Japanese Zen influences, which means that all imperfections, cracks, chipping, etc., in the paintings are intentional and used for their poetic and aesthetic value.

It should also be noted that the sizes of the paintings shown in some photomontages (mockups) may sometimes not correspond exactly to reality and are offered only as references of how the work functions in a contemporary interior design context.
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On gilding techniques: The traditional gilding technique consists of applying very thin sheets of metal (gold, silver, imitation gold [i.e., bronze], aluminum, copper, etc.) to any artistic surface (wood, metal, ceramics, 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 they give the works qualities that cause a magical light to radiate and permeate the space where they are displayed.
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Shipping: padded roll packaging
Dimensions: 152 cm x 81 cm. (XXXL)
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 (gilding) techniques from a current and exclusive perspective. Under the name "Contemporary Gilding" he explores the contrast between the material and the symbolic through the creation of unique works.
González’s career began in 1982, when, after studying Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, he decided to dedicate himself full-time to Sculpture and Ceramics. He studied Art at the Royal School of Fine Arts of 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 various national and international awards and recognitions since the beginning of his career. Thanks to having resided in several European countries, his works are in 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 Craft Portal "Mad’In Europe" (Extracts))

"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 selects for its lower toxicity and sustainability, especially when working indoors...

Much of Francisco’s work is inspired by archaeological artifacts and ancient cultures. Whether 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, little by little, to experimenting with new materials and forms...