Penny Project by Kitty Huffman and Emilie Crewe

Find a penny,
Pick it up . . .
Then all day
You'll have good luck.













Penny Project:
How Far Does Bus Fare Take You in Steps?






This is a collaborative performance piece by Kitty Huffman and Emilie Crewe, titled, “Penny Project”. The work is based on ideas of leaving a trace, mapping steps, and the value of currency. Beginning at 1 State Street, a penny was dropped as the artists walked along the street. Each step was represented by one penny, eventually totaling $2.25, the amount equivalent to bus fare in Chicago.




As the trace was made, pedestrians picked up the pennies, cancelling out the gesture of mapping steps. Pennies are often thought of as good luck. The act of dropping pennies on the ground serves as an offering to the public. The piece ends with nothing left behind.