Artist Yvonne Lee Schulz’s exhibition at the Cain Schulte Gallery shows a different take on "Death by Chocolate" by displaying a provocative series of photos of children handling and eating chocolate pistols. Her "2Sweet2kill" is a pop culture behavioral observation experiment documenting children playing with their edible toys.
The artist is well aware of the range of reactions viewers will have on the pictures. She said,"The true art comes from the opinions of the observers. That is where [it] really starts." The Berkeley-born, Berlin-based artist is best known for her work featuring James Bond’s Walther PPK pistol in different materials, including porcelain.
Chocolate Pistols
'2Sweet2Kill' by Yvonne Lee Schultz Shows Kids Playing With Edible Toys
Trend Themes
1. Edible Toys - There is a growing trend of creating edible toys that can be played with and eaten.
2. Pop Culture Behavioral Observation - Artwork that focuses on observing and documenting the behavior of individuals within popular culture is gaining traction.
3. Controversial Art Exhibitions - Controversial art exhibitions that provoke different reactions and opinions from viewers are becoming more prevalent.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry can explore opportunities to develop and market edible toys.
2. Art and Photography - The art and photography industries can embrace the trend of pop culture behavioral observation to create thought-provoking pieces.
3. Event and Exhibition Management - Event and exhibition management companies can take advantage of the demand for controversial art exhibitions and create unique and engaging experiences for attendees.