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The limited-edition artworks reflect Connolly’s intuitive mode of artmaking, which is infused with playful, irreverent humour, an instinctive urge for storytelling and the genuine enjoyment of creating art that resonates deeply with his audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"billy-connolly-did-you-read-do","title":"Did You Read Do?","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-signed Flatbed Giclée Limited Edition by Billy Connolly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Billy Connolly’s unfolding series of artworks, \u003cem\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e, the limited-edition artworks reflect Connolly’s intuitive mode of artmaking, which is infused with playful, irreverent humour, an instinctive urge for storytelling and the genuine enjoyment of creating art that resonates deeply with his audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated for an exhibition in Sydney in 2022, the artworks capture Connolly’s long-standing affection for Australia and its culture. His wife, Pamela, was raised in Sydney. Australia was one of the first countries outside the UK to embrace his raw Glaswegian comedy and he has performed there extensively throughout his career. Connolly's attachment to these images reflects his close affinity with the subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese playful references to everyday icons of Australian culture conjure fond memories for Connolly, who has not visited the country for some years and is nostalgic for the country’s warmth and humour. The artworks are a genuine expression of the importance of Australia within Connolly’s life and career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Did You Read Do?’ is a play on the name of the Aboriginal musical instrument, the didgeridoo, and depicts a band of three 'Billys' playing Australian music. Drawn with an expressive line, the image playfully emphasises his signature beard, glasses and striped clothing while evoking enriching memories from travels past. Connolly has always loved folk music from around the world and the ‘dige’, with its ‘lovely echoey wood noise’ has a special place in his heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is a hand-signed Flatbed Giclée limited edition by Billy Connolly and is available in a set of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about \u003cem\u003eBorn on A Rainy Day 2026\u003c\/em\u003e or shop more Billy Connolly’s art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65033661481309,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-29470","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/BCN-SLE-POR-29470DidYouReadDo-_0.jpg?v=1782116094"},{"product_id":"billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-summer-2026-set-of-two","title":"Born on a Rainy Day | Summer 2026 | Set of Two","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-signed Flatbed Giclée Limited Edition Set by Billy Connolly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Billy Connolly’s unfolding series of artworks, \u003cem\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e, the limited-edition artworks reflect Connolly’s intuitive mode of artmaking, which is infused with playful, irreverent humour, an instinctive urge for storytelling and the genuine enjoyment of creating art that resonates deeply with his audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Did You Read Do?’ and ‘VegeMaybe’ are two self-portraits by Connolly, whose art is characterised by his humour and personality but rarely depicts him directly. Created for an exhibition in Sydney in 2022, the artworks capture Connolly’s long-standing affection for Australia and its culture. His wife, Pamela, was raised in Sydney. Australia was one of the first countries outside the UK to embrace his raw Glaswegian comedy and he has performed there extensively throughout his career. Connolly's attachment to these images reflects his close affinity with the subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese playful references to everyday icons of Australian culture conjure fond memories for Connolly, who has not visited the country for some years and is nostalgic for the country’s warmth and humour. The artworks are a genuine expression of the importance of Australia within Connolly’s life and career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore broadly, as the most recent addition to Born On A Rainy Day, ‘Did You Read Do?’ and ‘VegeMaybe’ are a celebration of Connolly’s creative legacy spanning comedy, music, travel and visual art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Did You Read Do’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘VegeMaybe’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artworks in this set are hand-signed Flatbed Giclée limited editions by Billy Connolly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about \u003cem\u003eBorn on A Rainy Day 2026\u003c\/em\u003e or shop more Billy Connolly’s art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Framed","offer_id":65033698705757,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-40560F","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":65033698738525,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-40560","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/BCNFramedset_ae5bad31-bf0c-4211-971b-6fa0168d25a3.jpg?v=1782116848"},{"product_id":"vegemaybe","title":"VegeMaybe","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-signed Flatbed Giclée Limited Edition by Billy Connolly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Billy Connolly’s unfolding series of artworks, \u003cem\u003eBorn On A Rainy Day\u003c\/em\u003e, the limited-edition artworks reflect Connolly’s intuitive mode of artmaking, which is infused with playful, irreverent humour, an instinctive urge for storytelling and the genuine enjoyment of creating art that resonates deeply with his audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated for an exhibition in Sydney in 2022, the artworks capture Connolly’s long-standing affection for Australia and its culture. 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