Fran Gonzalez (1959) - Red Gold (XXL)

Title: Red Gold (XXL)

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

"Red Gold" is a large-scale work, elegant and luminous. Its richness of textures, strong presence and Abstract aesthetic pay homage to Tapestries 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-conventional materials as 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 comes accompanied by a certificate guaranteeing 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 up on itself and with a double protective wrap.

It is also noted 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 work’s presence in a contemporary interior context.
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Technique: Acrylic and Gold 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.) over 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, which endow the works with qualities that radiate a magical light that permeates the space where they are exhibited.
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Shipping: packaged rolled, protected
Dimensions: 152 cm x 117 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 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 Current 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 autodidactic, Fran González has achieved several national and international awards and recognitions since the start of his career. 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" (Excerpts))

"Fran(cisco) González is a contemporary ceramist, sculptor, painter and gilder whose practice unites traditional craftsmanship with 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 about 80% of the time, is water gilding, chosen 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, the Chinese, the Japanese, or the rich hybrid Arab culture in Spain, his fascination lies not only in 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. This curiosity led him to prehistoric origins and, gradually, to experimenting with new materials and forms..."