Fran Gonzalez (1959) - Gold Fireworks (XXL)

Title: Gold Fireworks (XXL)

Theme: "Gold Fireworks" (XXL) belongs to the artistic line begun more than 40 years ago by sculptor and gilder Fran González (Contemporary Gilding).

"Gold Fireworks" is a large-scale work, with elegance and luminosity. Its richness of textures, strong presence, and Zen aesthetic make it a tribute to the end of Summer and Holidays 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 using gold leaf as a contemporary artistic medium, centers his work on the union of traditional crafts with experimentation and the creation of novel 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 an expressive and symbolic medium, beyond mere decorative value.

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

Warnings: to facilitate transport and reduce shipping costs, the artwork is delivered without a frame and without a passe-partout, rolled upon itself and with a double protective wrap.

It should also be noted that the proportions and colors appearing in some photomontages (mockups) may not exactly correspond 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-made patinas.
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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.) onto any artistic surface (wood, metal, ceramic, textiles, etc.). Contemporary Gilding: Contemporary gilding techniques are unique and exclusive to Fran González and originate from the experimental philosophy of 20th-century contemporary art, developed over more than 40 years of professional career, and they impart to the works qualities that produce a magical light that irradiates the space in which they are displayed.
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Shipping: rolled protective packaging
Dimensions: 152 cm x 90 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 modern 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 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 obtained several national and international prizes and recognitions since the start of his career. Having lived in various 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" (Extracts))

"Fran(cisco) González is a ceramist, sculptor, painter, and contemporary gilder whose practice fuses traditional craftsmanship and innovative technique. With more than four decades of experience, his work reflects a continuous dialogue between material, process, and inspiration. His primary 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 the 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, gradually, to experimenting with new materials and forms...