SIR BILLY Connolly has told how his life as a welder on the Clyde inspired him to create his latest artworks, depicting God as a winged welder creating the world. Connolly, 81, served an apprenticeship as a welder in Glasgow 's shipyards before transforming into a folk musician and comedy superstar in the 1970s. 5 Scottish comedian and folk singer Billy Connolly was once a welder on the shipyard Credit: Getty 5 Sir BIlly retired from comedy in 2020 and has taken up art at his home in Florida Credit: PA 5 Before he was famous, he worked in the Glasgow shipyards Credit: Billy Connolly Since he retired from stand up comedy in 2020, Connolly has concentrated on creating art at his home in Florida.
His latest work , a stainless steel sculpture and special edition graphic artwork titled "And On Monday, God Made The World", depicts a welder with angel-like wings at work kneeling over the globe. Introducing the work in an interview to mark its release by Castle Fine Art, he told how it was a reminder of his early days working in the Glasgow shipyards. He said: "This is 'On Monday, God Made the World'.
It's a big statement. He's a welder and I did him to remind myself of my background. Read More Showbiz 'MY NATIVE LAND' Sir Billy Connolly reveals Scots beauty spot where he'd 'like to die' BARGAIN BUY Forgotten Billy Connolly film set to hit cinemas after restoration "I didn't go into it that way, 'I think I'll remind myself of my background'.
It just came up because of his position. W.
