‘Chocolashow’

Fundrising event, 2025

A woman with orange hair in a green, floral dress smiling at an art exhibit. Behind her is a poster with logos and text. To her right are sculptures, including a framed artwork of two faces, a wooden sculpture, and a gold-colored object with a red velvet rope barrier.

The second edition of Chokolashow took place on 13th and 14th October at the Méridien Beach Plaza, in the principate of Monaco.

Positioning itself as both a gourmet event and a platform for cultural exchange and fundraising. Held under the High Patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco, the event brought together artists, patrons, and non-profits for two days of programming centred around chocolate as both material and metaphor.

For this special event, I have been entrusted with the honor of creating a portrait of Jacques and Gabriella the son and daughter of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco.

I have chosen to depict the twins as apollo and artemis, revered gods of olympus and the first recognized twin gods of the moon and the sun. these divine figures are brought to life in a pop culture style that resonates with younger generations, expressing the joy and innocence that chocolate so often brings to children's lives.

Close-up of a framed artwork featuring detailed sculpted faces with a dark, glittery background, mounted on a black base in an art gallery.
A blackboard sign with handwritten Italian names of desserts, placed on a table inside a bright, modern cafe or restaurant. In the background, people are talking and using their phones.
A woman with long red hair wearing a colorful floral dress is holding a framed portrait while a man in a blue suit and striped tie presents it to her. Several people are watching, some taking photos, in an indoor setting.
A grayscale 3D model of a doll resembling a princess, with long hair decorated with flowers, wearing a dress with star patterns, and holding a small lion plush toy.
White ceramic sculpture of a woman with detailed facial features, styled hair, and earrings, displayed on a flat surface.
Close-up of a glass surface covered with condensation and water droplets.
Three people standing indoors, with a woman in the middle holding a microphone, a man on her left holding a framed award, and a woman on her right holding papers. There are large green plants behind them, and a screen or projection to the right.
A man in a black suit holding a small chalkboard with partially visible writing, standing in front of a woman with long orange hair wearing a floral dress, at a formal event with people seated at tables in the background.
Group of seven people in formal attire standing in an indoor setting, with one person holding a framed object, smiling for a photo.
Three people standing in front of a large promotional poster for Chokolashow, a chocolate show event, at Monaco International Hub. The two men are dressed in black suits, and the woman is wearing a colorful, patterned dress. There are various sponsor
Chocolate sculpture of a girl and boy holding hands, with detailed clothing and hair, made entirely of milk or dark chocolate.

publications

Monaco Reporter

Monaco Life

Il giornale del Piemonte e della Liguria

My little Monaco

Monaco Hebdo

Radio Monaco

Fight AIDS Monaco

Monaco Tribune

Monaco Woman

Living in Monaco

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