March 2020 saw the fifth release from Billy’s enduringly popular Born On A Rainy Day series, with several titles selling out within days. The collection was launched by Billy in front of crowds of keen collectors at events in our galleries on South Molton Street in London and Queen Street in Glasgow. Both evenings were incredibly well-attended, and guests had the opportunity to put their questions to The Big Yin himself, before he unveiled his brand new sculpture And On Monday, God Made The World. This world-first exclusive was met with an overwhelming response from the crowds, with Billy explaining: “The process has been fantastic, really incredible. The sculptor we worked with is such a talented guy – I love the way he’s kept my signature lines in there, running across the globe this way. Seeing the finished piece for the first time was very special indeed.” The sculpture itself was developed from Billy’s drawing of the same name, released as part of the 2013 collection. The story behind it is one that needs telling. It takes us back to Billy’s early days, working as a welder in the Clyde shipyards; a time that very much shaped him, and from which he still takes inspiration. Billy says: “In this piece, the welder has wings, and is making the world. He’s God – and that’s because welders think they’re gods. Well, we did anyway, because we got paid the most!”.
And On Monday, God Made The World - Stainless Steel Polished Stainless Steel on Black Granite Base Edition of 195 | Size 18cm x 44cm x 58cm £6,950
32 FINE ART COLLECTOR SPRING/SUMMER 2020
Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker