Artist Launched Interactive Jersey Cow Pebble Map
A new website tracks the global travels of hand-painted pebbles depicting Jersey cows.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Cultural
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Artist Jo Logue has launched an interactive website to document the journeys of hand-painted Jersey cow pebbles. Since the project began in 2017, the pebbles have traveled across 64 different countries.
Why it matters
The website serves as a central hub for the global community participating in the project, consolidating hundreds of documented adventures while encouraging new contributors to share their own travel photos.
The herd has completed 227 documented adventures spanning 64 countries. A specific cow pebble named Cholula has visited 13 countries across 21 total stops.
The players
Jo Logue
She is the artist who created the Jersey cow pebble project and operates a shop at the Fish Market.
The details
Participants purchase hand-painted cow pebbles for £5 and transport them to various locations, sending photos to the artist to update the digital map. The site includes a moderated children's gallery and search tools for tracking specific cows or locations.
Timeline
The project originated in 2017 when the artist painted the first cow pebble.
The interactive website officially launched in October 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This project follows the pattern set by global scavenger hunts like the Geocaching platform by using physical tokens to encourage international exploration. It mirrors broader trends in participatory art where digital tools are used to gamify physical engagement and community connection.
Interested participants can acquire a hand-painted pebble for £5 to join the global project. Users can interact with the digital map to search for travel history or upload their own photos via the official portal.
The takeaway
This project highlights how simple physical items can foster international community connection through digital documentation. Participants can join the initiative by purchasing a pebble and documenting their travel experiences on the project website.
Further reading
Learn more about community-driven art projects in our Cultural section.
More information
Visit the interactive map and participation portal to track the herd or add your own contributions.
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