Fran Gonzalez (1959) - Jardin Doré 2 (XXXL) (con bastidor)

Title: Jardin Doré 2 (XXXL)

Theme: "Jardin Doré 2" (XXXL) belongs to a new series of Triptychs on Panel (ready to hang on the wall) and connects with the artistic line started more than 40 years ago by sculptor and gilder Fran González (Contemporary Gilding).

"Jardin Doré 2" consists of three pieces mounted on a panel and independent from each other, so their order can be arranged in different ways. They can also be separated to install them in different places as three individual works. The size of the triptych can reach 215x55 cm. (XXXL) in both horizontal and vertical orientations (see illustrative photos).

"Jardin Doré 2" is therefore a work of large size, elegance and luminosity. Its rich textures, strong presence and Brutalist aesthetics pay homage to Japanese Zen art and at the same time to the world of Luxury Interior Design. This work is intended to fill any interior space with magic and warmth.

Fran González, an artist specializing in the use of gold leaf as a contemporary artistic medium, focuses his work on the union of artisanal traditions with experimentation and the creation of novel exclusive techniques. His reinterpretation of gold and the use of unconventional materials as an artistic language differentiate 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 work is delivered with a certificate that guarantees its authenticity, authorship and provenance.

Warnings: the work is shipped wrapped in a cardboard box measuring 60x80x5 cm, with a double protective wrap.

It is also reminded 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 piece’s presence in a contemporary interior design context.
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Technique: Acrylic and Gilding on primed cotton canvas mounted on panel (no frame). Application of several layers of imitation gold leaf with patinas made with acid.
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On gilding techniques: The traditional gilding technique consists of applying very fine sheets of metal (gold, silver, imitation gold (i.e., bronze), aluminum, copper, etc.) to any artistic surface (wood, metal, ceramics, 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 give the works qualities that radiate a magical light that permeates the space in which they are shown.
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Shipping: packed and rolled protection
Total dimensions of the triptych: 225 cm x 55 cm. (XXL) depending on orientation and composition made with the canvases.
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 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 Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid with influential 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 earned various awards and recognitions nationally and internationally since the beginning of his career. Thanks to living 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 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 Crafts Portal "Mad´in Europe" (Excerpts))

"Fran(cisco) González is a ceramist, sculptor, painter and contemporary gilder whose practice unites traditional craft with innovative technique. With more than four decades of experience, his work reflects a continuous 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...