Obelisque de Chicago

Chocolate Sculpture Facts

2,000 pounds of French-made Cocoa Barry chocolate
Two pounds of gold powder
17 feet in height
Eight weeks to assemble
To help engineer the sculpture, the School’s chefs tapped Chef Donald Wressell, Pastry Chef of the Four Seasons Beverly Hills who is both a pastry expert and a former carpenter
The sculpture’s official name is Obélisque de Chicago

The Story of the Sculpture

The Obélisque de Chicago is the French Pastry School’s gift to the City of Chicago. It was inspired by a 3,300 year-old French and Egyptian landmark, the Obélisque de Luxor in Paris, which tells the story of the success of Ramses II & Ramses III. The French feel it represents a symbol of hope after the Revolution.

The chocolate version of the monument reflects the success, creativity and growth of the School’s past and future students.

The base represents the steps taken by students whose career paths begins at the School
The core pillar sculpture symbolizes the influence alumni have over the growth of French pastry in America
At the pinnacle, The French Pastry School logo proudly presides, guiding students and pastry professionals during the last 10 years -- and into the future.

For more information please contact: Kristen Petrillo, 312.616.3871, kpetrill@ckpr.biz




	Obelisque de Chicago Chocolate Sculpture Facts 2,000 pounds of French-made Cocoa Barry chocolate Two pounds of gold powder 17 feet in height Eight weeks to assemble To help engineer the sculpture, the School’s chefs tapped Chef Donald Wressell, Pastry Chef of the Four Seasons Beverly Hills who is both a pastry expert and a former carpenter The sculpture’s official name is Obélisque de Chicago The Story of the Sculpture The Obélisque de Chicago is the French Pastry School’s gift to the City of Chicago. It was inspired by a 3,300 year-old French and Egyptian landmark, the Obélisque de Luxor in Paris, which tells the story of the success of Ramses II & Ramses III. The French feel it represents a symbol of hope after the Revolution. The chocolate version of the monument reflects the success, creativity and growth of the School’s past and future students. The base represents the steps taken by students whose career paths begins at the School The core pillar sculpture symbolizes the influence alumni have over the growth of French pastry in America At the pinnacle, The French Pastry School logo proudly presides, guiding students and pastry professionals during the last 10 years -- and into the future. For more information please contact: Kristen Petrillo, 312.616.3871, kpetrill@ckpr.biz