# Chocolate Pistols '2Sweet2Kill' by Yvonne Lee Schultz Shows Kids Playing With Edible Toys By Pearl | Published 2009-03-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violence-inspired-chocolate-pistols-2sweet2kill-candy-by-yvonne-lee-schultz References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2009/02/2sweet2kill-chocolate-pistols-by-yvonne-lee-schultz.html) & [yvonneleeschultz](http://www.yvonneleeschultz.com/work/schoko-kids-2sweet2kill-show-me-yr-gun-2/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-chocolates-1). Her “2Sweet2kill” is a pop culture behavioral observation experiment documenting children playing with their [edible toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funcho-kids). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Edible Toys:** There is a growing trend of creating edible toys that can be played with and eaten. - **Pop Culture Behavioral Observation:** Artwork that focuses on observing and documenting the behavior of individuals within popular culture is gaining traction. - **Controversial Art Exhibitions:** Controversial art exhibitions that provoke different reactions and opinions from viewers are becoming more prevalent. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can explore opportunities to develop and market edible toys. - **Art and Photography:** The art and photography industries can embrace the trend of pop culture behavioral observation to create thought-provoking pieces. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Inspired Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beatrice-wood.md) - [Screen-Printed Chocolate Tiled Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-room-1.md) - [Fine Art-Covered Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-artbars.md) - [Retro-Inspired Chocolate Vapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vapezinhos-de-chocolate.md) - [Playful Dessert Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-x-labubu.md) - [Macabre Chocolate Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-shops.md) - [Painterly Chocolate Bunny Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-chocolate-bunnies.md) - [Collectible-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-bites.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)