Piggy Bank: Squealer
Piggy Bank: Squealer
Stacey Lee Webber
Piggy Bank: Squealer
Soldered and fabricated solid copper US pennies, hollow metal construction.
Dimensions: 15”x 11” x 10”
2025
With Piggy Bank: Squealer, Stacey Lee Webber reimagines the classic piggy bank, transforming a childhood symbol of saving into a striking commentary on labor, currency, and value. Constructed entirely from hand-soldered U.S. pennies, the sculpture gives new weight—both literal and metaphorical—to the smallest unit of American currency.
Traditionally a vessel for accumulating wealth, this piggy bank cannot be cracked open, challenging notions of financial security and accessibility. The use of pennies, often discarded as insignificant, underscores Webber’s ongoing exploration of worth—how value is assigned, earned, and preserved.
Both playful and profound, Squealer invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with money. It stands as a testament to craftsmanship, patience, and transformation, elevating an everyday object into an intricate, thought-provoking work of art.