Sir Billy Connolly has released new limited-edition artworks that reflect on his younger years.
The collection, titled Windswept & Interesting, features a stainless-steel sculpture of a dancing Teddy Boy figure, alongside two vibrant hand-signed giclée artworks.
The project name is taken from Billy’s number one bestselling memoir, released in 2021.
“These artworks are my youth as I’d like it to have been, but it wasn’t,” said the comic.
“I would have loved to have been a Teddy Boy, but I was too young and my parents wouldn’t let me do it. It’s the worst reason not to be a Teddy Boy – because your parents won’t let you.”
Castle Fine ArtIt was Scottish folk singer and songwriter Archie Fisher that coined the description of the comedian many years ago when Billy was performing at Methil Steelworks Club in Fife.
He was wearing white velvet flared trousers when Archie said, “You’re looking windswept and interesting.”
“I thought ‘Yes. That will do me’,” explained Billy. “And that’s been me ever since.”
The phrase has followed him throughout his career, providing guidance for his attitude, outlook, and style.
The 82-year-old has made many memorable style statements over the last six decades, from black leotards and banana boots to outrageously patterned shirts and suits.
Fashion has always been a huge part of his on-stage presence, and his new collection of artwork explores Billy’s early style influences.
Billy decorated the character’s suit with his signature line work – a nod to his disregard for conventionality and love of pattern, colour and clashing socks.
This detailing is added to the stainless-steel sculpture in the form of texture, bringing this brilliantly joyful character to life.
Billy said: “This is me, as I see myself, and I’m so proud of him.”
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