In The Craftsmen Series: Rake, Stacey Lee Webber transforms an ordinary tool of labor into a refined, sculptural tribute to craftsmanship and perseverance. Constructed from hand-soldered U.S. pennies with brass accents, this rake elevates the materials of everyday commerce into a symbol of hard work and dedication.

Though it mirrors the form of a functional tool, this rake is frozen in time—unable to till soil, yet rich with meaning. The use of pennies, small in individual worth but significant in accumulation, speaks to the unseen labor behind every craft and trade.

Part of Webber’s ongoing Craftsmen Series, this piece honors the workers whose tools shape the world yet often go unnoticed. By transforming a humble object into a work of intricate artistry, Rake challenges perceptions of value and celebrates the beauty of labor.