Chris Tap

Chris Tap is an artist with a passion for the visual arts.

Before becoming a full-time sculptor, Chris studied economics and cultural anthropology.

He is the second generation of sculptors in his family. His father Wim Tap is a well-known artist in the Netherlands and taught him the tricks of making sculptures. Chris is fascinated by cats. He admires the power, flexibility and elegance with which they move.

The artist studies living models of cats, to record the shape and every detail of the animal. He spends a lot of time in Artis, for example, to study various animals there. Chris is known for his very realistic sculptures in both marble (marble composite) and bronze.

The artist also regularly works for charities. For example, he designed an image for "The Black Jaguar Foundation". He also designed a life-sized orange lion for the Spieren voor Spieren Foundation, which was signed by the Dutch national team and auctioned. His works can also be seen at various events, exclusive residences and business affairs.

Chris Tap's work is part of various national and international art collections.