Trace Hodgson: The Underbelly
Trace Hodgson's cartoon series The Underbelly was originally published in the City Voice, a Wellington community newspaper, during the 1990s.
The Underbelly is not a direct response to Hogarth, but a contemporary take on his distinctive street-based satire. It belongs within a long tradition of graphic satire that has taken some of its cues from Hogarth's engravings.
These cartoons are a selection from the National Library Gallery's 2008 exhibition 'Cautionary Tales: the satirical engravings of William Hogarth'. Works by Hogarth are available in an online exhibition.
Happy hour, what happy hour? At least the drinks are cheap.
The harmonious bogan family unit: mum, dad, the kids and the TV.
A cure for veganism in one easy step. Just ask one of Hodgson's bogans for help.
Crates are heavy. Hodgson's bogans have developed extra long arms and hunched backs from constantly carrying too much alcohol.
Amanda should know that there's only one colour to be worn by Lower Hutt bogans.
Like father, like son. Hodgson's bogans have passed through their own evolutionary cycle.
Events like 21st birthdays are special occasions in a bogan's life. Its best if the police don't witness all of the festivities.
