Fran Gonzalez (1959) - El Sol de Egipto (XXL)

Title: The Sun of Egypt (XXL)

Theme: "The Sun of Egypt" (XXL) belongs to the artistic line started over 40 years ago by sculptor and gilding artist Fran González (Contemporary Gilding).

"The Sun of Egypt" is a large-scale work, elegant and luminous. Its richness of texture, strong presence and Zen aesthetics pay homage to the exoticism and mystery of Egypt and to the world of Oriental Luxury. This piece is designed to fill any interior space with magic and warmth.

Fran González, an artist specialized in the use of gold leaf as a contemporary artistic medium, centers his work on uniting artisanal traditions with experimentation and the creation of innovative exclusive techniques. His reinterpretation of gilding and the use of non-conventional materials as an artistic language differentiates him within the contemporary art landscape. 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 artwork is delivered with a certificate that guarantees its authenticity, authorship, and provenance.

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

It is also reminded that the proportions and colors appearing in some 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 design 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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On gilding techniques: The traditional gilding technique consists in 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 derive from the experimental philosophy of 20th-century contemporary art, developed over more than 40 years of professional career, and they give the works a quality that radiates a magical light that permeates the space in which it is exhibited.
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Shipping: packaged rolled protected
Dimensions: 152 cm x 90 cm. (XXL)
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 modern perspective. Under the name "Contemporary Gilding" he explores the contrast between the material and the symbolic through unique works and limited series.
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 School of Fine Arts of Madrid, the Official School of Ceramics of Madrid and participated in various Contemporary Art Workshops at the Circle of Fine Arts of 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 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 "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 continual dialogue between material, process and inspiration. His main gilding method, used around 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, 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 infuses his ceramics, gilded sculptures and even his evolving work in jewelry design.
This curiosity led him to prehistoric origins and, gradually, to experiment with new materials and forms..."