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Behind the Lines

Andrew Weldon

Andrew Weldon is a freelance cartoonist based in Melbourne. He has been the cartoonist for The Big Issue (Australia) since its inception in 1996. His work appeared regularly for many years in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald and the Chaser’s books, website and newspaper. It has appeared in publications including The New Yorker, Private Eye, the Spectator (UK) and Meanjin. Weldon has also published book collections of his cartoons and written and illustrated children’s books.

Works also displayed at Behind the Lines 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Five people touch their faces in different ways. Each person has a cross in a box above them. Text reads: 'Some expressions to avoid'.

Some Expressions to Avoid

Andrew Weldon, The Big Issue,

Two groups of people with a gap between. Pointing to the gap are statistics on average life expectancy, median weekly income and incarceration. Text at top reads: 'Extreme social distancing. In Australia, as in America.'

Extreme Social Distancing

Andrew Weldon, The Big Issue,

Classic children's books are reinterpreted to current world issues, for example 'The very hungry corporation'.

Books Explaining the News for Kids

Andrew Weldon, The Big Issue,

Two people sit on a couch watching TV. The business news anchor says, 'Insults and veiled threats have overtaken coal and steel as Australia's main trade with China'.

Trade with China

Andrew Weldon, The Big Issue,

Anthony Albanese points at his cabinet, naming each of them the 'Minister for the crisis in ....' for their respective portfolios.

Albo Names His Cabinet

Andrew Weldon, The Big Issue,

Four panels: two people saying the phrase 'dialogue to come'; a collage of the 'Best of YouTube'; two animals fighting in an arena; a man sitting at a desk entitled 'Media Baron Live'.

TV Shows to Come out of the Writers' Strike

Andrew Weldon, The Big Issue,

A description of fire ants, their bites and how to treat them.

Fire Ants! Everything You Need to Know

Andrew Weldon, The Big Issue,

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