A new collection of artwork by comedian and actor Sir Billy Connolly will be unveiled at a Nottingham gallery today (June 21).
The fourth instalment of the Born On A Rainy Day series will be available to view at Castle Fine Art in the Exchange Arcade, as well as on castlefineart.com. It comprises a selection of six limited edition prints signed by Connolly.
The series was given its title after the artist was in Montreal on a very cold, rainy day. He bought some pens and a sketchbook and began to draw. Initially drawing desert islands, he soon began to repeat and experiment, eventually refining his ideas.
His initial ink drawings, released in 2012, received critical acclaim and were highly sought after by his fans and collectors. He released a second instalment a year later, followed by a third release in 2018.
“My art bears no relation to comedy or music," said Connolly, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2013.
"It is pure and unjudged and I am creating for myself. It is personal and private, whereas with a film, comedy show or music you expect people to be critiquing, watching, assessing. Art is different - it liberates you.”
Stephen Clarke, gallery manager at Castle Fine Art in Nottingham, added: “Billy Connolly is a true icon and we couldn’t feel more privileged to release his work here in Nottingham.
“Billy’s artwork has a unique, humorous charm which has always been hugely popular with his fans, and we can’t wait to welcome them to the gallery to view the latest collection.”
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