A Peep At The Past

Hand-signed Flatbed Giclée Limited Edition by Billy Connolly. 

In this first instalment of Born on a Rainy Day | The Collector Series, Billy Connolly invites viewers on a deeper journey into his unmistakably unique artistic world.

The Collector Series captures a defining chapter in Billy Connolly’s artistic evolution - raw, inventive, heartfelt and unmistakably his, whilst promising to delight devoted followers and new admirers alike. Originally created between 2012 and 2013 these images take us back to the time when Billy first exposed his art to the wider world, a time marked by extraordinary imagination, humour and rich visual storytelling. Now, more than a decade since their inception, the collection is presented for the first time as hand-signed limited edition artworks, issued in exclusive editions of 50.

A baby plays on the floor with a glittering snow globe - one of those magical crystal worlds where snow twinkles in the sunlight. Billy has long collected them, drawn to the ones that make no sense at all. As a great-grandfather himself, he reflects on the joy of new life and wonders what children see when they gaze into these miniature universes. 

Often autobiographical and always heartfelt, the works offer rare glimpses into Billy’s inner world - his humour, nostalgia, curiosity and sheer joy of life and its curiosities. Through them, we not only witness his artistic growth, but feel his infectious energy and deeply human perspective. 

This artwork is a hand-signed double hit flatbed Giclée on 100% Cotton Saunders Waterford 300gsm paper, limited edition by Billy Connolly. This artwork is also available in a set of six.

Find out more about The Collector Series or alternatively shop more Connolly’s art here.