Non-Pareils

Boasting its French heritage, “Non-pareil” means “without equal,” or “like no other,” and was originally used as a term to describe the intricate decoration found on Parisian cakes and deserts. With over 40 hours of detailed, intricate drawing, these small chocolate-based candies — drawn at the larger scale of 18” x 24” — create a hyperrealistic, multicolored array that projects vibrancy in any location. Interestingly, the most complex part of the drawing was the cellophane package which requires an extremely light touch and variance of greys and soft traces of colors reflected by the miniature balls. The combination of the bright candies and the muted, clear packaging creates a unique feeling of realism.