Fran Gonzalez (1959) - Gold Clouds 2 (XXL)

Title: Gold Clouds 2 (XXL)

Theme: "Gold Clouds 2" (XXL) belongs to the artistic line started over 40 years ago by the sculptor and gilder Fran González (Contemporary Gilding).

"Gold Clouds 2" is a work of large size, elegance and luminosity. Its richness of textures, strong presence and Zen aesthetic is a homage to Nature and Meditation and at the same time 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 unconventional materials as an artistic language set him apart 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 work 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 stretcher and without a frame, rolled upon itself and with a double protective wrapping.

It is also reminded 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 of the work’s presence 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-based 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 originate from the experimental philosophy of 20th-century contemporary art, developed over more than 40 years of professional career, and which give the works qualities that radiate a magical light that permeates the space where they are exhibited.
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Shipping: packaged rolled and protected
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 tangible 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 Ceramic of Madrid and participated in various Contemporary Art Workshops at the Circulo de Bellas Artes 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 autodidactic, Fran González has achieved from the start of his career various national and international prizes 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 googling 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 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 around 80% of the time, is water gilding, which he chooses for its lower toxicity and sustainability, especially when working indoors...
A large part 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 also his evolving jewelry design work.
This curiosity led him to prehistoric origins and, gradually, to experimenting with new materials and forms..."