{"product_id":"billy-connolly-pontius-tries-pilates","title":"Pontius Tries Pilates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis artwork is featured in Billy’s new book ‘The Accidental Artist’. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world-famous musician and comedian’s iconic artworks have no less impact than one of his legendary comedy sketches, with his humour communicated through shapes and lines rather than words. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003eBilly’s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e art is charmingly simplistic, his faceless figures possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity. Devoid of emotion or expression, their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his unmistakeable monochrome style, Connolly has revisited his own original style with the return of black and white drawings. While there’s pathos and darkness, the humour and wit reflected in the freehand artwork is a true contemplation of Connolly’s character. Inspired by his wife going to Pilates, Connolly drew “Pontius Tries Pilates” to humorously portray \u003cem\u003e“a guy trying at the gym, trying his best. I don't understand the whole gymnasium culture. But he's he does.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven the artwork is a Double Hit Flatbed Giclée Print, the texture and glossiness of the line’s contrast beautifully with the deckle-edged 100% Cotton Aquarelle Arches-Torchon 300gsm paper. Hand-signed by The Big Yin himself, this artwork will add a bold and humorous touch of musical and comedic history to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece can also be purchased in a portfolio of four, either \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/products\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023-framed-set-of-four\"\u003eframed \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eor \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/products\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023-unframed-set-of-four\"\u003eunframed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Discover more about this release on our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/blogs\/posts\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023\"\u003eblog \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eor view all Billy's artwork \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/collections\/billy-connolly\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599592370525,"sku":"BCN-SLE-POR-31205","price":20834.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/bcn-sle-por-31205-pontius-tries-pilates-1_2023-08-03T12-51-07.jpg?v=1749468038","url":"https:\/\/www.castlefineart.com\/en-se\/products\/billy-connolly-pontius-tries-pilates","provider":"Castle Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}