You're Going to Need a Bigger Boat—
- Patrizia Salles
- Nov 5
- 2 min read
Earns Top Auction Proceeds at CHOKOLASHOW® Gala
Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, and with the support of the Italian Embassy in the Principality of Monaco, Patrizia was pleased to be included in the second edition of CHOKOLASHOW® 2025 — an artistic and charitable event that transforms chocolate into a work of art and an act of generosity.
Patrizia's creation titled "You're Going to Need a Bigger Boat" is a multilayered, dark and white chocolate portrayal accented in gold, silver and champagne. A "super-yacht under full-power" the ultimate status symbol of wealth, prestige and luxury; a message of elegance, privacy and exclusivity; one-upmanship and wealth.
The final event, an auction and gala held on October 13th, was a glittering affair with "you guessed it" chocolate served up in a diverse array of food, drinks, desserts. Proceeds from the auction of “You’re Going to Need a Bigger Boat” went to AVIP Monaco charity to aid “Victims of Criminal Offenses.” Patrizia’s entry achieved the third-highest sale at auction.
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Patrizia’s creativity is a direct reflection of her life, one of diversity — of location and culture — and of continued exploration. Along with nature a passion for history and archeology are evident in her art. Archaic ideals and superstitions that challenge modern perceptions of beauty, beliefs and biases — glances into our past as commentary for today.
Born in Bordeaux, France, Patrizia grew up in North Africa, Italy, Germany and the United States. Patrizia has exhibited in numerous group and solo shows in the United States: New York, Nebraska, Georgia and Texas; in the Caribbean and in Luxembourg, Italy, France and Spain. Her art can be found in private collections and museums internationally. You can see Patrizia’s full Biography and CV here.
Quote for the day:
‘The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.’
Helen Keller
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