Fran Gonzalez (1959) - Atomic Gold (XXL)

Title: Atomic Gold (XXL)

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

"Atomic Gold" is a large-scale work, with elegance and luminosity. Its richness of textures, strong presence and Expressive aesthetic, is a homage to the contemporary painters of the early 20th century and to the world of Oriental Luxury. This work is conceived 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 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 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 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 transportation 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 reminded 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 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.) onto any artistic surface (wood, metal, ceramic, 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 that fills the space where it is exhibited.
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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 the gilding technique 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 Technical 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 Circulo de Bellas Artes de Madrid with Contemporary Artists as prominent as Julian Schnabel, Eva Lootz, Juan Hidalgo and Valcárcel Medina, between 1982 and 1990.
Although his development has been mainly autodidactic, Fran González has achieved since the start of his career various awards and recognitions at national and international levels. Thanks to having resided in several European countries his works are in numerous private collections of 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 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 Craft "Mad´in Europe")(Excerpts)

"Fran(cisco) González is a contemporary ceramist, sculptor, painter and gilder whose practice unites traditional craftsmanship and innovative technique. With more than four decades of experience, his work reflects an ongoing 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 is inspired by archaeological artifacts and ancient cultures. Whether the Greeks, the Etruscans, the Phoenicians, the 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..."}