Permit From Memory

The 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. Billy’s 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. Billy's initial works were in black and white, but in recent years, he has embraced colour, adding: “There’s more colour in the collection than before. I was looking at the drawings and sometimes they were crying out for colour and I didn’t know why.”

“A permit is a fish here in Florida, which haunts the waters where they're shallow,” says Billy, who has always loved fishing, particularly alongside his son Jamie. “He once caught a monster and I've got pictures of him holding it above his head. It was wonderful; it's lovely to be involved in something like that. Days like that are all part of the joy of going fishing, like drawing is one of the joys of my life. You're gonna sit down and do a few strokes and make something that never existed before and it's a joy. It's good for you and it's good for everybody.”

In his unmistakeable style, Connolly reflects both his Scottish background and his current life in Florida, where he creates these fantastic pieces. With the comic’s brilliant sense of humour, this collection will resonate even more deeply with collectors given the personal sentiment of this release – the artworks see Connolly recalling his Glasgow childhood, living in the Scottish countryside and a bit of Scots history alongside an insight into his favourite hobby, fishing, as practiced near his Florida home.

Hand-signed by The Big Yin himself, ‘Permit From Memory’ will add a bold and humorous touch of musical and comedic history to your home. This piece is a Double Hit Flatbed Giclée Print on 100% Cotton Aquarelle Arches - Torchon 300gsm displayed on 2mm Float Glass.

This piece can also be purchased as part of an unframed or framed set. 

Find out more about this collection here or alternatively shop more of Billy’s art here.