Fran Gonzalez (1959) - L'Or des Romans (XXXL) (con bastidor)

Title: L'Or des Romans (XXXL) Theme: "L'Or des Romans" (XXXL) belongs to a new series of Triptychs on Stretcher (ready to hang on the wall) and connects with the artistic line begun over 40 years ago by sculptor and gilder Fran González (Contemporary Gilding). "L'Or des Romans" is formed by three pieces mounted on a stretcher and independent from each other, so their order can be arranged in different ways. They can also be separated to be installed 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). "L'Or des Romans" is therefore a mural work of large size, elegance and luminosity. Its richness of textures, strong presence and Brutalist aesthetic pay homage to Romanesque Art while also nodding to the world of Luxury Interior Design. 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, focuses 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 unconventional 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 work comes with a certificate that guarantees its authenticity, authorship and provenance. WARNINGS: the work is shipped packed in a thick cardboard box of 60x80x5 cm, 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 work’s presence in a contemporary interior design context. Technique: Acrylic and Gold on primed cotton canvas mounted on a stretcher (no frame). Application of several layers of imitation gold leaf with acid-made patinas. About gilding techniques: The traditional gilding technique consists in applying very thin sheets of metal (gold, silver, imitation gold [i.e., bronze], aluminum, copper, etc.) onto any artistic surface (wood, metal, ceramics, textiles, etc.). Contemporary Gilding: Contemporary gilding techniques are unique and exclusive to Fran González and derive from the experimental philosophy of twentieth-century contemporary art, developed throughout more than 40 years of professional career, and they impart to the works a quality that radiates a magical light that pervades the space where it is displayed. Shipping: flat protected packaging 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 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 de 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 achieved since the start of his career various awards and recognitions both nationally and internationally. 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 searching Google with the tags "Fran Gonzalez" and "Contemporary Gilding". Fran González in the media: (Article about FG in the European Craft Portal "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 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 draws inspiration from archaeological artifacts and ancient cultures. Whether the Greeks, the Etruscans, the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Chinese, the Japanese or the rich hybrid culture of the Arabs 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. This curiosity led him to prehistoric origins and, gradually, to experimenting with new materials and forms..."

Utropspris:SEK 33,032.8

Visa alla föremål frånCatawikiellerSamtida Konst