Fran Gonzalez (1959) - Or Électrique (XXL)

Title: Electric Gold (XXL)

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

"Electric Gold" is a large-scale work, elegant and luminous. Its richness of textures, strong presence and Zen aesthetics pay homage to Abstract Expressionism and Action Painting. This piece is designed to fill any interior space with magic and warmth.

Fran González, an artist specialized in using gold leaf as a contemporary artistic medium, centers his work on the union of artisanal traditions with experimentation and the creation of innovative, exclusive techniques. His reinterpretation of gilding and the use of non-traditional materials as an artistic language differentiate him 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 purely decorative value.

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

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

It is also noted that the proportions and colors appearing in some photomontages (mockups) may not correspond exactly to reality and are offered only as a reference for the work’s presence in a contemporary interior context.
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Technique: Acrylic and Gilding on synthetic canvas. Application of several layers of imitation gold leaf with acid- Patinas.
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About gilding techniques: The traditional gilding technique consists in applying very thin sheets of metal (gold, silver, imitation gold—i.e., bronze—, aluminum, copper, etc.) on any artistic surface (wood, metal, ceramics, textiles, etc.).
Contemporary Gilding: Contemporary gilding techniques are unique and exclusive to Fran González and arise from the experimental philosophy of twentieth-century contemporary art, developed over more than 40 years of professional career, which 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: 140 cm x 104 cm. (XXXL)
Hand-signed on the 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 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 Polytechnic 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 notable contemporary artists such as Julian Schnabel, Eva Lootz, Juan Hidalgo and Valcárcel Medina, between 1982 and 1990.
Although his development has been largely self-taught, Fran González has earned various awards and recognitions since the start of his career, both nationally and internationally. Having lived in several European countries, his works can be found in numerous private collections in France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Ireland, and the USA.
A 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") (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 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 shapes 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 experiment with new materials and forms..."