Bell, Jeff, 1978-

Cartoonist and caricaturist based in Wellington. Originally from Timaru. His work has been published in the Manawatu Standard, Ashburton Guardian, Avenues magazine, Pavement magazine Christchurch Mail, New Zealand Listener, and The Press. In August 2013, he began publishing in the Dominion Post (Wellington). In 2013, he received one of two Runner-Up awards in the inaugural Young Cartoonist Award, jointly sponsored between the New Zealand Cartoon Archive, and the Listener magazine.

His first solo exhibition was held in 2016 at Chamber Gallery, Rangiora.

Graduated with a Masters in Political Science and Diploma in Journalism from the University of Canterbury.

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Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

Date: 2013-2020

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper); Stuff Limited

Reference: DC-Group-0053

Description: Cartoons by Jeff Bell on political and social issues published in the Dominion Post, and as of 2017 on the Stuff website. In addition, the digital cartoons may have been published in the hard copy of the newspaper title. Part of the NZ Cartoon Archive Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 82 digital cartoon(s).

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Birds

Date: 14 December 2021

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Stuff Limited

Reference: DCDL-0042420

Description: Digital cartoon by Jeff Bell on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon highlights the features of, and differences between, the 'COVID Elimination Bird' who 'Knows what the job is' and the 'COVID Management Bird' who 'Still knows there's a job to do'. Title taken from file name. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Bell, Jeff, 1978-: "Any Questions?" [2013]

Date: 2013

From: Various artists :[Entries in the Young Cartoonist Award. 2013]

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-

Reference: DCDL-0025739

Description: Shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as a small child with coloured crayons that he has used to outline his military strategy. The child-like crayon drawings indicate that he has plans to bomb the United States. The heading 'North Korea's War Strategy Explained' in conjunction with Jong-un's challenging call for questions refers to suggestions in the media that the leader is acting in an increasingly aggressive manner towards the West and is refusing to cooperate with a number of country's who are asking questions around North Korea's nuclear weapons programme. Jeff Bell was a runner-up in the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and the Listener's Young Cartoonist Competition in 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Brain Exchange. [2013]

Date: 2013

From: Various artists :[Entries in the Young Cartoonist Award. 2013]

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-

Reference: DCDL-0025740

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key in a hot air balloon heading towards Australia, along with a number of other kiwis with their bags packed. The cartoonist has explained that it refers to 'the large numbers of New Zealanders leaving for Australia, despite claims by John Key when he first came to power that he would reverse the trend.' Referring to Key's reported description of the so-called brain drain as a more of a 'brain exchange' the cartoonist has noted that it 'seems that with the trend continuing he has adopted a more relaxed approach to the exodus'. The work's heading and format refers to the movie 'Oz the Great and Powerful' released in 2013. Jeff Bell was a runner-up in the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and the Listener's Young Cartoonist Competition in 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Democracy not included. [2013]

Date: 2013

From: Various artists :[Entries in the Young Cartoonist Award. 2013]

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-

Reference: DCDL-0025738

Description: Shows MP Gerry Brownlee as a small child playing with a toy city. The headline reads 'All New Toy Build a City' while below that it is marketed as 'For big kids who don't like to share' and the fine print notes that '*Democracy is not included'. Refers to claims that Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has been acting in an undemocratic manner in relation to the Christchurch rebuild with criticism of legislation around emergency measures and the rebuild process. Jeff Bell was a runner-up on the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and the Listener's Young Cartoonist Competition for 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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[New Zealand Prime Ministers on the world stage, "But it always feels good to be heard"]

Date: 1 October 2018

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0038867

Description: Digital cartoons by Jeff Bell on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts former Prime Minister David Lange delivering his quote "I could smell the uranium on his breath" at the Oxford Union Debate in 1985; and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern making her debut speech at the United Nations and calling for "kindess". Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Oi! Cindy!

Date: 16 September 2018

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0038865

Description: Digital cartoons by Jeff Bell on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts Simon Bridges heckling Jacinda Ardern from the stands as she plays tennis, with Winston Peters as a resigned chair umpire. A faceless spectator says "Can you just not let that guy in the stands win?". Title supplied by cartoonist. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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My young apprentice

Date: 3 September 2018

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0038862

Description: Digital cartoons by Jeff Bell on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts Helen Clark and Jacinda Ardern as characters from the TV series "Games of Throne". Clark is instructing her "apprentice" Ardern in how to slay the "Big business" dragon and the White Walkers "Hosking", "MP misconduct", and "National". Title supplied by cartoonist. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Screw the expense!

Date: 19 August 2018

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0038863

Description: Digital cartoons by Jeff Bell on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts Simon Bridges (beating his own drums) and David Seymour (twerking in his "Dancing With The Stars costume" in a limousine speeding past "ordinary Kiwis". Title supplied by cartoonist. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Kia kaha Te Reo Māori

Date: 2 October 2018

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0038868

Description: Digital cartoons by Jeff Bell on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts the change in attitude towards and growth of the Māori language from 1938 to 2018; probably on occasion of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2018. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Huuuuge changes!

Date: 24 September 2018

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0038866

Description: Digital cartoons by Jeff Bell on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon is a spoof of the final scene in the film "Planet of the Apes": Donald Trump, in his underwear in front of the Statue of Liberty buried in the beach, greets Jacinda Ardern and baby on their trip to the United States. Title supplied by cartoonist. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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A message for New Zealand men

Date: 27 August 2018

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0038861

Description: Digital cartoons by Jeff Bell on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts icons of New Zealand male identity: Richard Seddon, Sir Edmund Hillary, and Sonny Bill Williams as alone and with others. Title supplied by cartoonist. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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"Wouldn't. I misspoke"

Date: 23 July 2018

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0038860

Description: Digital cartoons by Jeff Bell on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts Donald Trump drinking champagne on a floating raft while the Statue of Liberty drowns and the ship "USA" sinks on icebergs in a "Titanic" like capsize. Title supplied by cartoonist. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Wrong one, Captain

Date: 29 July 2018

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0038864

Description: Digital cartoons by Jeff Bell on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts NZ First politicans, Winston Peters, Ron Mark, and Fletcher Tabuteau, as TV series "Dad's Army" soldiers defending the New Zealand flag from Australia. Title supplied by cartoonist. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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E-scooters - New ministerial fleet!

Date: 11 November 2018

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0038878

Description: Cartoon depicts Immigration Minister, Iain Lees-Galloway, promoting the use of green e-scooters. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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"More? They BOTH want more??"

Date: 26 December 2018

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0038879

Description: Cartoon parodying 'Oliver Twist'. Depicts Education Minister, Chris Hipkins, and Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, standing beside a large cauldron 'Education Funding' with two hands holding up empty bowls 'Primary' and 'Secondary'. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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"A gift from Prime Minister Ardern for our baby. She says it's an enduring Kiwi icon. Odd"

Date: 29 October 2018

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0038876

Description: Cartoon depicts Prince Harry and Meghan holding a Buzzy Bee toy. Meghan says "It does seem rather old fashioned and silly. I'm surprised it's lasted this long!". The Buzzy Bee replies "You could say the same about the monarchy". Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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National shop of horrors

Date: 22 October 2018

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0038875

Description: Cartoon parodying the 'Little Shop of Horrors'. Depicts Jami-Lee Ross as Audrey II (an evil flytrap-like extraterrestrial plant) growing on top of the Beehive, eating Simon Bridges. A man holding a briefcase 'Nats' says "But Jami-Lee! We nutured, fed, promoted and protected you for seven years!". Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Spare a thought for the victims of the war on free speech - "In this PC world men like ...

Date: 13 October 2018

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0038873

Description: Cartoon depicts Mike Hosking, Don Brash, and Donald Trump. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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"Rest assured New Zealand. I'll be performing thorough due diligence this time!"

Date: 6 November 2018

From: Bell, Jeff, 1978-: Digital cartoons

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0038877

Description: Cartoon depicts Immigration Minister, Iain Lees-Galloway, sitting in front of a Apple computer. Reflected in his glasses is 'Google'. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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