Artistic Performances & Events
Discover extraordinary live chocolate art experiences, exhibitions, and interactive performances by Gerhard Petzl — where sculpture, craftsmanship, and contemporary artistry come together in unforgettable public events.
From monumental chocolate installations and live stage performances to workshops, television appearances, and international festivals, each event invites audiences into the creative world of chocolate art.
Inspired by decades of award-winning innovation, these immersive experiences transform chocolate into a medium of beauty, storytelling, and artistic expression.
Featured internationally at television productions, festivals, exhibitions, and luxury events across Europe, Australia, and Asia.
Live Chocolate Art:
2-hours Live-Show, Germany
Client: Canada tourism board, Frankfurt (2022)
Frankfurt's sweetest temptation
Event: "IMEX Business fair & Convention"
Gerhard Petzl impressively demonstrated his artistic chocolate craftsmanship during a live two-hour performance show.
The custom “CANADA” lettering, placed on a balloon centerpiece, was surrounded by intricate ornamental fine-art dot piping on dark chocolate — all created live for guests to experience and enjoy. Elegant edible pink poke sticks completed the artistic presentation.
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Channel 9 Television Appearance — Australia
TV-studio guest, Sydney, Australia (2013)
Portrait "Master of chocolate"
Event: Studio-guest, channel9
On Easter Sunday, Gerhard, or the “Master of Chocolate” as Channel 9 called him, was invited to the studio to present his impressive and unique chocolate art to Australia. Gerhard presented a selection of artworks like a body painting on a male torso, 3 fine-art high-heels, a set of glasses, chocolate bottles, a fine-art chocolate cake, branches, leaves and the whole table was delicately hand-piped and decorated.
World Chocolate Masters, Australia
One of 5 finalists in the National competition (2012)
Fighting for the title "Australian Chocolate Master"
Event: "World Chocolate Masters competition
As a finalist in Australia’s national selection for the internationally renowned World Chocolate Masters competition, Gerhard Petzl ranked among the country’s top five chocolatiers.
Inspired by the competition theme, “Architecture of Taste,” he created a striking sculptural chocolate masterpiece using layered black and white chocolate blocks — a powerful expression of his artistic vision and sculptural craftsmanship.
Location: Sydney, Australia
Featured Artist, Exhibition & Live Stage Presentations — Germany
CHOCO Classico - chocolate festival, Dresden (2018)
Stylish Chocolate Pagoda
Event: ChocoClassico Chocolate Festival
As the featured artist at the ChocoClassico Chocolate Festival, Gerhard Petzl created an extraordinary artistic setting centered around an elegant chocolate pagoda installation, enhanced by a glass chandelier and a richly styled oriental carpet.
During the festival, he captivated audiences with several live stage presentations and personally interacted with visitors, sharing his passion and expertise in chocolate artistry.
Location: Dresden, Germany
Live Chocolate Art Performances & International Event
60-Minute Live Stage Performance Featuring Two Models (2014)
"Choco meets fashion"
Event: “Chocol’ART” — Germany
During the chocolate fashion show, Gerhard Petzl presented a live masterpiece of chocolate artistry unlike anything seen before. In a groundbreaking performance, he artistically connected two models with chocolate, transforming them into one unified living sculpture.
Created live before the audience, this extraordinary body-art performance became an impressive show act — a dreamlike journey into beauty, harmony, and sensual elegance expressed through chocolate.
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1st Paderborn Chocolate Festival — Germany
Largest Single-Artist Chocolate Sculpture Exhibition — Paderborn City Hall (2009)
Event: 1st Paderborn Chocolate Festival — Germany
As the main featured artist of the inaugural Paderborn Chocolate Festival, organized by the City of Paderborn, Gerhard Petzl unveiled an exceptional exhibition of 21 chocolate sculptures.
The presentation established a remarkable milestone in chocolate artistry as one of the world’s largest single-artist chocolate sculpture exhibitions.
Amount of sculptures shown: 21 , from 2-180 kg (4-396 lbs)
Visitors: 24 000 in 3 days
Location: Paderborn, Germany
World’s Largest Chocolate Santa — Germany
PRO7, TV channel (2008)
Event: World’s Largest Chocolate Santa — Germany
Gerhard Petzl accepted a challenge from the German television station PRO7 to create the world’s largest chocolate Santa Claus entirely on his own — without the support of a team.
During the intense 72-hour live challenge, Gerhard worked almost without sleep to complete the monumental sculpture. In the end, the city of Wernigerode proudly presented Germany’s sweetest Santa Claus at its Christmas market.
Height of sculpture: 3,65 m
Visitors: around 20 000 in WR (in person), on TV (Europe-wide)
Location: Wergona chocolate factory, Wernigerode, Germany
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