Fran Gonzalez (1959) - Planète d'Or (XXL)

Title: Planète d'Or (XXL)

Theme: "Planète d'Or" (XXL) belongs to the artistic line started more than 40 years ago by the sculptor and gilder Fran González (Contemporary Gilding).

"Planète d'Or" is a work of large size, elegance and luminosity. Its richness of textures, strong presence and Zen aesthetic pay homage to Landscape painting and to the world of Oriental Luxury. This work 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, focuses his work on the union of artisanal traditions with experimentation and the creation of novel exclusive techniques. His reinterpretation of gilding and the use of non-conventional 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 an expressive and symbolic medium, beyond mere decorative value.

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

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

It is also noted that the proportions and colors appearing in some of the photomontages (mockups) may not correspond exactly to reality and are offered only as a reference to the presence of the work 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-made 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.) 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 that give the works qualities that radiate a magical light that permeates the space where they are exhibited.
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Shipping: packed rolled protected
Dimensions: 152 cm x 90 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 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 trajectory 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 Contemporary Artists as relevant as Julian Schnabel, Eva Lootz, Juan Hidalgo and Valcárcel Medina, between 1982 and 1990.
Although his development has been mainly autodidactic, Fran González has earned various national and international awards and recognitions since the start 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 "Made 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 chooses for its lower toxicity and sustainability, especially when working indoors...

Much of Francisco's work draws inspiration from 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 work in jewelry design.
This curiosity led him to prehistoric origins and, little by little, to experimenting with new materials and forms...